Independent Facilitation Training

Learn more about independent facilitation at our free informational webinar on November 2! You can also register for our two-day Independent Facilitator virtual training on December 6 and 8.

The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute offers training to prepare individuals to serve as Independent Facilitators.

Independent facilitation is part of the person-centered planning process. It assures you that you have an ally in directing your person-centered planning meeting.

What does an Independent Facilitator do?

Conduct a pre-meeting to identify a person's strengths and needs
Organize a fun, yet productive, planning process
Record information in an understandable, concise format
Encourage brainstorming, problem-solving, and action steps
Assist in locating community resources
Use person-centered planning tools to facilitate the planning process

MI-DDI has prepared the following "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) documents to share more information about Independent Facilitation:

Independent Facilitation FAQ 1.0: General information on Independent Facilitation
Independent Facilitation FAQ 2.0: Questions received at the MI-DDI quarterly webinars on Independent Facilitation

Independent Facilitation Infographic

If you would like to learn more about how independent facilitation works in the person-centered planning process, please click the link below to view and download an infographic in PDF format outlining the process:

View an independent facilitation infographic.

How to Find an Independent Facilitator Near You

If you would like to find a trained indepedent facilitator near where you live, please visit the webpage linked below. You can browse independent facilitators by the county in which they live and work.

Find an Independent Facilitator

Independent Facilitation Training

Independent Facilitation Infographic

How to Find an Independent Facilitator Near You

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