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Self-Determination

Principles of Self-Determination:

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

Articles/Information:

Websites:

Center for Self-Determination
California Self Directed Services
Self Advocate Leadership Network

Programs:

What's Next? Mentoring Program
Home of Guiding Hands Life Planning Project
Xcite Steps Mentoring/Coaching

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