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Self-Determination

FREEDOM The opportunity to choose where and with whom one lives as well as how one organizes all important aspects of one’s life with freely chosen assistance as needed.
AUTHORITY The ability to control some targeted amount of public dollars
SUPPORT The ability to organize that support in ways that are unique to the individual
RESPONSIBILITY The obligation to use public dollars wisely and to contribute to one’s community
CONFIRMATION The recognition that individuals with disabilities themselves must be a major part of the redesign of the human service system of long term care
 

Articles/Information: 

Making My Own Choices
Peer Mentor Training Guide  
Person Centered Excellence 
Planning Your Future: Creating Your Support Team 
Self-Determination in Action: Learning to Make Choices
Self-Determination: The Big Picture
Teaching Life Skills
The Sound of Potential 
Types of Special Needs Trusts
What is a Center for Independent Living

Websites: 

Center for Self-Determination
California Self-Directed Services
National Down Syndrome Society Life Planning Resources 
Self-Advocate Leadership Network

Programs:  

The Center for Emerging Leadership 
Home of Guiding Hands Life Planning Project 
What's Next? Mentoring Program 
Xcite Steps Mentoring/Coaching

Español:

Compañero Tutor - Guía de Entrenamiento
Planificando Tu Futuro: Crear y Dirigir Tu Equipo de Apoyo Personal

 
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