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One Page Description
Getting to Know You
The One Page Description (also known as
the OnePageProle) 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.
OnePageDescriptions can be for a
specic purpose such asthe One Page
Tech Supports the individuals made for
supporting them with their technology.
ABOUT THE TOOL
• Be specic: 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 identied 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