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| Self-Determination |
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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