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Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating through Life’s Journeys

Explore self-determination and advocacy with insights from self-advocates and providers at iBudget Florida Family Café events. Understand flexibility, communication tips, and keys to successful partnerships in this informative discussion.

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Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating through Life’s Journeys

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  1. Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating through Life’s Journeys Robyn Strawski – Self Advocate Rebecca Crosby – Self Advocate Sara Canali – Self Advocate Ryan Chandler – Waiver Support Coordinator ------- Rhonda Sloan – Moderator iBudget Florida - Family Café 2018

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  4. Agenda for Today • Self Determination & Self Advocacy • Insights and experiences: • Rebecca Crosby • Robyn Strawski • Sara Canali • Ryan Chandler • Questions and Answers iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  5. Flexibility and Self Direction • Services can change and evolve - it is a dynamic process • You must ADVOCATE for yourself to make it work for you! • You need to know the program rules and flexibility – ask questions and be persistent iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  6. Self Advocates • Explain how and what • ”explain what is going on inside your body” • “you are the one living it” • “explain or show what you mean” • “explain WHY it is important” • Educate providers on your needs and preferences • Seek help from lots of places – even Facebook! iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  7. Self Advocates • Work closely with your WSC – you should work in partnership – the WSC works for you! • Know who to call at the regional office – ask for the “Waiver Work stream Lead” or the “Regional Operations Manager” • Know the rules of the program so you can take advantage of the flexibility! iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  8. Becky’s Perspective • What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year? • How do I handle the problems that arise? • How do I speak up and in what creative ways have I found success? • What are the keys to having a good WSC? • What qualities do I look for in a provider? • If all else fails, ………? iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  9. Sara's Perspective • What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year? • How do I communicate what is important to me? To my Family? Friends? Providers? • What qualities do I look for in a provider? • How do I explain what I need? • How do I speak up and what creative ways have I found success? • If all else fails, …….? iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  10. Robyn’s Perspective • What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year? • What qualities are important in a service provider? • How to be a “Do-er” and not a bystander • Learning to do for yourself – taking the fall • Making a move and exploring the options • What are the keys to keeping good providers? • If all else fails…….? iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  11. Ryan’s Perspective • How do I listen to people and learn what they needs? • What is my role as a WSC? • How do you “work the system” to get what is needed for an individual? What works to get things moving along… • How do I get the self advocate involved in the decision making? • If all else fails……? iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  12. Lets Don’t Forget….. • Self advocacy – it's your decision! • How to find and keep providers • How WSC should help YOU • Know the rules of the program iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  13. QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION! iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  14. APD Resources for You • iBudget Florida • Website: ibudgetflorida.org OR http://apd.myflorida.com/ibudget/ • Contact us by emailAPD.iBudget.Contacts@apdcares.org • Resource Directory • http://resourcedirectory.apd.myflorida.com/resourcedirectory/ iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

  15. APD – Getting Connected • Family Care Council • http://www.fccflorida.org/ • Florida Self Advocacy Networked (FLSAND) • http://flsand.org/ • http://apdcares.org/selfadvocacy/ • Subscribe to APD news • http://apdcares.org/ iBudget Florida - Family Café 2016

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