Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) focuses on creating a good life for people with disabilities by enabling families to secure their future. Founded in 1989, PLAN emerged from a group of parents in Vancouver, British Columbia, who sought to address the long-term needs of their children with developmental disabilities. They aimed to create an organization that would go beyond traditional institutional services to meet the deeper human needs of their children.
PLAN offers a range of services centered around personal support networks, planning, and advocacy. They work with families to build active and engaged personal support networks, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a safe and secure environment. Their services also include planning and advocacy support to help families secure the future for their loved ones, focusing on areas such as financial security, empowered decision-making, and family leadership.
Through their efforts, PLAN emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of all citizens and fostering a community that supports innovation and leadership among people with disabilities and their families. They provide resources for siblings and caregivers, and facilitate family support and leadership through various programs and events.