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One Page Description
Getting to Know You
The One Page Description (also known as
the OnePageProle) is a brief overview
of who the person is: what is important
to a person (what makes them happy and
content), what is important for the person
(their wellbeing and what keeps them
safe), and the supports needed to stay
healthy and safe on their terms. It also
includes a description about what others
like and admire about the individual.
OnePageDescriptions can be for a
specic purpose such asthe One Page
Tech Supports the individuals made for
supporting them with their technology.
ABOUT THE TOOL
Be specic: If a person likes
music, what type? E.g. country,
rock, jazz, opera
Use colors, icons and pictures
to help illustrate who the
person is
Be sure to update as interests
change
Tips
This tool helped Terri because it provided important
information about how to best support her on a daily basis
and identied what really matters the most to her. This One
Page Description tool helped the people closest to her in her
life support her in achieving her goals.
How Terri used the One Page Description
For more information visit:
PathPoint
www.PathPoint.org/AssistiveTechnology
Helen Sanderson Associates USA
www.helensandersonassociates.com
The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices (TLC)
www.tlcpcp.com
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www.PathPoint.org/AssistiveTechnology Tool adapted from: Helen Sanderson Associates USA
One Page Description
SAMPLE
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One Page Description
Instructions
1. Ask others who know the person well what
they like and admire about the person
2. Find out what is important to the person, their
likes and dislikes, what makes them happy,
safe and content
3. What does good support look like? How does
the person prefer to be supported?
4. With permission, include a picture of the
person
I want to learn so so much more, and
that’s from the bottom of my heart.
— TERRI C
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www.PathPoint.org/AssistiveTechnology Tool adapted from: Helen Sanderson Associates USA
MY NAME
My photo What people like and admire about me
What is important to me How to support me well
One Page Description
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