With the Self-Determination Program going into its 3rd year, it’s time to assess and revise the Program. The Legislature has introduced two bills SB 136 and SB 518 that clarify […]
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(A) Freedom, which includes the ability of adults with developmental disabilities to exercise the same rights as all citizens to establish, with freely chosen supporters, family and friends, where they want
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A lot of work went into getting my plan approved, As I have said before, on the day my plans and budget were approved we had a party. I am
It seems like as soon as we get into the system, all we do is wait We have to wait for our service coordinator to return our calls. It took
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I like to talk about meeting needs, striving for goals, and reaching dreams. Those are important parts of Self-Determination. Another import of it is the dollar sign. Supports and services
In my book, you must be positive to practice self-advocacy and self-determination. If I speak up and share my experiences, needs, hopes, and dreams, things will change to my benefit,
I am so looking forward to this pandemic being over. I am tired of masks, social distancing, and hand washing. People talk to returning to normalcy. I long for that
My annual review is coming up just around the corner. I have invited my friends and colleagues to it I am excited about the review but not stressing over it.
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Many think of nostalgia that the best days were yesterday. Self-Determination teaches a different story that our best days lie before us. Our goals are our goals, not some body
We live in the times when it seems that everyone talks about us vs, them. Everything has become so partisan. Where is this getting us? I like to find common
