Foundation-created tool
Create a one-page support profile
This page belongs to the person it describes. They decide what goes on it, and they can change it at any time. Write in the first person, and print a copy for a new support worker, a teacher, or an appointment.
Keep it short. Three or four plain sentences in each section is plenty, and one sentence is fine.
What matters to me
What I care about, and what I want more of
People, routines, interests, and goals.
How I prefer to communicate
How to talk with me
Pace, words, devices, or written information.
How I let you know something is wrong
What helps when I need support
Things that help
Things that do not help
People who can support me
Name
Relationship, and how to reach them.
Outside references
These organizations publish their own guidance. Their links open in a new tab, and this worksheet is not a publication of theirs.
- W3C — Making content usable for people with cognitive and learning disabilitiesPractical guidance on clear language and predictable layouts.
Tips are offered as options you can adapt. Nothing you write here is saved or sent anywhere. Return to the resource directory.