Going the long hall
I just got back from my pharmacy, It took over an hour to get my meds a flu shot. I have never seen it so busy. While I was in […]
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August 2021
Systemic Change
Often we think of an IPP meeting or a doctor’s visit when we think of Self-Advocacy. These are very tangible and focused events and our voice needs to be heard
Lessons learned
I have learned a lot about service delivery, team work, and communication from being in Self-Determination, but most importantly I have learned a lot about myself. It affirmed how persistent
Let’s Talk
Five pillars–freedom, choice, control, accountability, and confirmation support self-determination. They shape my life in the program on a continual basis.While important, my drive to maintain open communication with the team
Let Go
Life is so full of expectations: going to the best schools, getting the best jobs, marrying the best spouse, having the perfect children, and owning the best house. This is
Decision Making
A very important skill for self-advocates and any adult internal is decision making which includes how to do something, problem solving, and life choices. If you are new to it
Balance & Moderation
My personal preference is to focus on one single and ignore everything else. Life and wise minds that I have read teach me that is not realistic. I get in
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Gratitude
One of the most important things I have learned is the abundance of gifts that have come my way in my life. Being in Self-Determination is a perfect example. I
Celebrate
I have talked a lot here about how much work it takes to be in Self-Determination, but there is every reason to celebrate being in it. You can take pride
It takes a team
Self-Determination may seem just a lot of hard work, soaking up all your time and energy. If you go it alone and try to do everything yourself, it can seem