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In this new, improved edition of The Principles and Practices of Universal Enhancement, Tom Pomeranz describes the old way and the half-way, and offers the very best, most compassionate ways to provide services and supports. Learn to better support valued relationships, dignity, choice, and other essential elements of a life of meaning and abundance. Learn more...


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In leading an organization or program that serves people with disabilities, your top priority is preventing harm to those you serve and support. This outstanding tool will help you uncover and address the risk factors that are present right now in your organization.

Scanning the Horizon is a practical, internally-driven method that helps you uncover and examine critical data about the people you support, and your paid staff. At your fingertips, you will find:

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