James A. Stone

Aging and Developmental Disabilities Consulting Services

James Stone and the Staff of Third Age

• Experience, Services and Supports
• Over 20 years professional experience in aging and developmental disabilities.
• Successful program development in community and facility environments.
• Community resource assessments.
• Individual and family needs assessments and planning for individualized supports and services.
• Training in accessing non-traditional resources.
• Workshops specializing in individual person centered planning, client outreach, and planning for accessing available community resources.
• On-site technical assistance to develop strategies for interagency collaboration.
• Developing aging/dd conferences, workshops, and seminars in local communities.

The goals of James A. Stone and Third Age are to assist the increasing aging population with developmental disabilities and older individuals with disabilities to--have a voice in choosing the supports needed in the later life years and to be able to express " I want, I need, I like, or I don't want, I don’t need, or I don't like..." to family members, care givers, direct staff; and all others who are involved in the lives of these individuals.

As each of us are different in our likes and dislikes and we have different expectations based on our life experiences, so does the older population with developmental disabilities. One only has to listen to what an older person has to say to understand what is important to them as individuals.

There are many new options and choices awaiting the emerging aging population with developmental disabilities that offer the chance to determine what is needed or what is enjoyable. The community offers new experiences that may provide the one thing that encourages growth and new interests. For the aging population facing new challenges, there are many resources that may provide the necessary supports to remain active and involved in their personal lives and not have to relocate to different environments.