Maryland describes person-centered planning as a process directed by the person, with a team they choose and support from their CCS. Before the meeting, ask what the person wants their ordinary week to look like: relationships, work, learning, communication, privacy and participation in community life. Offer a way to prepare that fits their communication preferences.
Use the support-team meeting worksheet to turn priorities into questions. Ask how proposed supports connect to the person’s goals, which decisions are still open and who will follow up. Request an accessible copy of the plan and ask how to raise concerns or request changes. The DDA planning page links its current manual, participant-rights materials and easy-read resources. Use this guide to prepare questions; the responsible program determines a person’s service authorization.