Planning for the Future

VisioningTaking Action

Having a Vision for the Future – Small Goals and Big Dreams

When we think about a vision or a goal in life it can help to put it into pictures and words on a vision board. This can be done for a smaller goal, or for a bigger dream.  Or we may do something all together different than create a vision board. We may choose to collect pictures and put them in a file folder.  Some individuals have invited people they trust to a gathering, (with the help of an independent facilitator or other 3rd party) to think about their future. They explore a vision or dream together, set out some actions or next steps, and have it written and drawn on a large roll of paper. This section offers ideas that can work where ever ‘you are at’ on your journey.  There is no right or wrong way to go about this. Most important is that ‘you’ are supported to think about and express your vision, and that those you care about listen and help you to get there – one step at a time.

We will all have different starting points for next steps while on the journey toward our visions, goals or dreams.  Below are a few examples for people living with disabilities at different stages in their lives. Choose what works for you, even if to just learn for the future.