“…Mapping is used for several purposes, including soliciting and transcribing opinions of people with disabilities and their support team members regarding the former's perceived likes and dislikes in areas such as leisure, relationships, jobs, and so on (Everson, 1996). Determining preferences is an integral step in all person-centered approaches (Everson & Reid, 1997;Miner & Bates, 1997), and it represents the foundation upon which a person-centered plan is built. It has been recognized, however, that determining preferences of individuals with very severe disabilities can be difficult due to communication challenges (O'Brien, 1987;Whitney-Thomas et al, 1998).…”