Linkedin Blog Posts
Our LinkedIn series shares reflections from PCCS’s journey—grounded in 25 years of person-centered practice. These posts explore how PCCS values have shaped decisions big and small, from how we design supports to how we listen, lead, and evolve. Rooted in the belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are experts in their own lives, the series highlights lessons learned, challenges to traditional systems, and PCCS’ ongoing commitment to dignity, voice, and choice.
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PCCS at 25: A Reflection on Person-Centered Care and Belonging
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Person-centered care has never been a program at PCCS—it has been our compass. From the beginning, we rejected systems that asked people to fit into services, and instead built services that fit people. Over the last 25 years, this approach has shaped every decision we’ve made: how we hire and train staff, how we design supports, how we spend resources, and how we measure success. As PCCS grew—from a small, community-based organization to one supporting more than 1,000 people across multiple counties—we stayed grounded in the belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are experts in their own lives. Person-centered care pushed us to listen more deeply, slow down when systems demanded speed, and challenge practices rooted in convenience rather than dignity. It also required us to evolve—embracing self-direction, community-based supports, and leadership models that center voice, choice, and equity.
January, 2026