Elizabeth Bell is the sister of Paula, a woman with intellectual disability. In this article Elizabeth Bell talks with enthusiasm about her involvement in the Essential Lifestyle Planning process (ELP) which was facilitated by Debbie Rouget on Paula's behalf. The focus of the planning was on Paula's wants and needs in the context of her day program. The article also includes Rouget's thoughts about some of the benefits of ELP as a planning tool. Rouget also offers advice to those considering using ELP, stressing the importance of following through on agreed goals, saying