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So what is self determination? It is the belief that people with disabilities
have the right and ability to choose and control their own quality of life, their
own goals and dreams, and what services they need to obtain them.
In day-to-day life, self determination is something that most people take for
granted. If you are a person with a developmental disability, dependent on
Medicaid and the people around you, self determination is significantly more
challenging. Working with a system that is struggling to catch up with new
ideas, while still balancing the financial cost to the state, and trying to find
your own voice is something that is challenging and sometimes impossible.
This is where Full Life comes in. Working with an agency that believes whole-
heartedly in self determination, and will help the participant and the
participant’s family navigate the system, can make all of the difference.
The Four Principles of Self Determination
FREEDOM: to exercise the same rights as all citizens. People with disabilities
with assistance when necessary will establish where they want to live, with
whom they want to live and how their time will be occupied. They do not
have to trade their inalienable rights guaranteed under the Constitution for
supports or services.
AUTHORITY: the control over whatever sums of money are needed for
one's own support, including the re-prioritizing of these dollars when
necessary. This is accomplished through the development of an individual
budget that "moves" with the person.
SUPPORT: the organization of these resources as determined by the person
with a disability. This means that individuals do not receive "supervision" and
"staffing." Rather, folks with disabilities may seek companionship for support
and contract for any number of discrete tasks for which they need
assistance.
RESPONSIBILITY: the wise use of public dollars. Dollars are now being used
as an investment in a person's life and not handled as resources to purchase
services or slots. Responsibility includes the ordinary obligations of American
citizens and allows individuals to contribute to their communities in
meaningful ways.
Useful Links:
www.self-determination.com
Wikipedia Definition of Self-Determination
State of Hawaii 3 page Self-Advocacy brochure
Self-Determination booklet
have the right and ability to choose and control their own quality of life, their
own goals and dreams, and what services they need to obtain them.
In day-to-day life, self determination is something that most people take for
granted. If you are a person with a developmental disability, dependent on
Medicaid and the people around you, self determination is significantly more
challenging. Working with a system that is struggling to catch up with new
ideas, while still balancing the financial cost to the state, and trying to find
your own voice is something that is challenging and sometimes impossible.
This is where Full Life comes in. Working with an agency that believes whole-
heartedly in self determination, and will help the participant and the
participant’s family navigate the system, can make all of the difference.
The Four Principles of Self Determination
FREEDOM: to exercise the same rights as all citizens. People with disabilities
with assistance when necessary will establish where they want to live, with
whom they want to live and how their time will be occupied. They do not
have to trade their inalienable rights guaranteed under the Constitution for
supports or services.
AUTHORITY: the control over whatever sums of money are needed for
one's own support, including the re-prioritizing of these dollars when
necessary. This is accomplished through the development of an individual
budget that "moves" with the person.
SUPPORT: the organization of these resources as determined by the person
with a disability. This means that individuals do not receive "supervision" and
"staffing." Rather, folks with disabilities may seek companionship for support
and contract for any number of discrete tasks for which they need
assistance.
RESPONSIBILITY: the wise use of public dollars. Dollars are now being used
as an investment in a person's life and not handled as resources to purchase
services or slots. Responsibility includes the ordinary obligations of American
citizens and allows individuals to contribute to their communities in
meaningful ways.
Useful Links:
www.self-determination.com
Wikipedia Definition of Self-Determination
State of Hawaii 3 page Self-Advocacy brochure
Self-Determination booklet
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