8. Individualized Instruction

Focus is placed on individuals rather than groups, and services rather than "programming." Clients are not expected to fit in the program. Instead, planning and support revolves around the unique needs of the individual, taking the person's culture, strengths, weaknesses, interests, age and lifestyle into consideration. Individual Support Plans (ISPs) with individual long-term goals and short-term objectives are developed for each person. People are supported to achieve these goals and objectives within meaningful natural routines, activities and contexts.