Wow!
Wow! This is cool! I can’t believe it. These are the words that come to mind when you first start getting services in Self-Determination. After waiting for so long and […]
November 2021
Want and wait
People tell me I am patient and persistent. I don’t know about that. I hate waiting, especially if I am waiting for something I really want. You have to be
The Edge
A goal of my Self-Advocacy efforts is to put an edge on our initiatives. We had an edge on signing the implementation of Section 504 and ADA, but our edge
Happy Thanksgiving
I try to live a thankful life every day of the year because each day is a gift to be celebrated. Thanksgiving is a special day to recognize all the
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Finding Ability
I happen to have a wide mix of health conditions and disabilities that limit what I can do. When I combine those with some poor life choices, I ended up
Mean what you say
Self-Advocacy is all about communication and it’s very important when we communicate we do so honestly and authentically. Let me explain what I mean by this. I am a people
Diversity, dignity, and respect
Diversity, dignity, and respect are three of the most important words to the Self-Advocacy Movement. No two people have the exact same condition and how it affects them differs from
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Again and again
We must tell our story again and again. Once is not enough. We need to tell family, friends, professionals, that our lives have meaning and purpose, and we want to
North Star
In this season of thanksgiving, I think of my north star that guides me. It motivates me and helps me stay focused. My north star is not a thing but
A work in progress
I can clearly say that my Self-Determination Plan has been a work in progress. It started as a simple rollover of my traditional plan. It was quick and simple to
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