| 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 |