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Module 3 Self-Direction: An Introduction for Families and Professionals

Learn about self-direction principles, importance of choice, and building dreams for individuals with disabilities. Engage in interactive activities to understand the key principles of freedom, authority, support, responsibility, and confirmation.

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Module 3 Self-Direction: An Introduction for Families and Professionals

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  1. Module 3Self-Direction:An Introduction for Families and Professionals

  2. Materials developed by:Partnership for People with Disabilities Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFunding provided through:Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services With grant support from:U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Partnership for People with Disabilities is a university center for excellence in developmental disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regards to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or disability. If alternative formats of materials are needed, please contact the Partnership for People with Disabilities at 804/828-3876 or 800/828-1120 (TDD Relay). Support for this initiative was provided through a contract with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services with funding from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,Grant No. P-91599/3. However, the contents herein do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you should not infer endorsement by the Federal government. Please include this disclaimer when copying or using all or any part of the materials in dissemination activities. (2004)

  3. Module 3Self-Direction:An Introduction for Families and Professionals

  4. We will discuss: • Principles of self-direction • Importance of dreams and having choice

  5. WHAT is self-direction? ? ? ? ?

  6. means and the authority to determine what supports and services they need to be successful in the community. Self-direction ensures that individuals with disabilities have the

  7. It’s about choice…

  8. Activity #1 Morning Routine

  9. Important choices… Play Live People in Your Life Work

  10. Self-direction is about control…

  11. It’s about community…

  12. Self-direction’s FIVE PRINCIPLES • FREEDOM • AUTHORITY • SUPPORT • RESPONSIBILITY • CONFIRMATION

  13. Self-direction is also about dreams.

  14. Activity #2 Dreaming Out Loud

  15. Statements–yes or no?

  16. Was there a lot of agreement? • What does this tell us about ourselves?

  17. Activity #3 Drawing Your Dreams

  18. BUILDING ON DREAMS

  19. How important is self-direction to people with disabilities?

  20. Share your thoughts with us…

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