What does 'person-centered goals' mean in SDS?

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What does 'person-centered goals' mean in SDS?

In Self-Directed Services, person-centered goals mean choosing aims that come from the individual’s own preferences and the outcomes they want to achieve in everyday life. This approach puts the person in the driver’s seat—deciding what they want their life to look like, not just meeting safety rules, following state mandates, or reducing costs through provider decisions. The supports and the budget are arranged to help the person reach those personally meaningful outcomes, such as living in their own home, joining community activities, maintaining friendships, or managing daily routines. For example, if someone wants to live independently and participate in a weekly community class, the goal is defined around that outcome and the supports (hiring the right aide, transportation, scheduling) are chosen to make it possible. Goals are evaluated by whether they move the person toward the life they want, rather than by how well safety-alone or cost-focused criteria are met.

In Self-Directed Services, person-centered goals mean choosing aims that come from the individual’s own preferences and the outcomes they want to achieve in everyday life. This approach puts the person in the driver’s seat—deciding what they want their life to look like, not just meeting safety rules, following state mandates, or reducing costs through provider decisions. The supports and the budget are arranged to help the person reach those personally meaningful outcomes, such as living in their own home, joining community activities, maintaining friendships, or managing daily routines.

For example, if someone wants to live independently and participate in a weekly community class, the goal is defined around that outcome and the supports (hiring the right aide, transportation, scheduling) are chosen to make it possible. Goals are evaluated by whether they move the person toward the life they want, rather than by how well safety-alone or cost-focused criteria are met.

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