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 […]
Building Trust
I knew a lot about self-determination before I entered the program, but there is a huge difference between knowing from afar and living in the program. It has been a
Confirmation
Confirmation is 1 of 5 pillars of self-determination. This pillar recognizes participants are in charge and responsible for the things they say or do. This is something very new for
Accountability
Accountability is 1 of the 5 pillars of self-determination. Many of the other pillars tell you what you say or do, but with this pillar it holds you responsible for
Freedom
Freedom is 1 of the 5 pillars of Self-Determination. It gives you the right to do things you want to under the law. This may be new for self-advocates who
Control
Control is 1 of 5 pillar principles of Self-Determination. The others are freedom, choice, accountability, and confirmation. Control is the right of the Self-Determination participant or authorized agent to direct
Choice
Choice is an exciting word with us making decisions based on our freedoms and rights. The perfect example of this is casting our votes at the polling site. We thoughtfully
Friendships
Friendships No man is a failure who has friends–Don Dalrymple I have failed at many things at life, big and small. If you can name it, I failed at it.
I have a cause
I have a cause I’m an ideas person with them always meaning a great deal to me. They validate my life, giving it purpose and direction, and making my life
Change
These days they are a Changing Change is in the air touching every aspect on career, health, education, technology, and society. I can feel it energizing my spirit and I