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History and Principles of Self-Determination

History and Principles of Self-Determination. Objectives. Understand the relationship between the history and principles of self-determination and the implementation of the Self-Determination Program in California

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History and Principles of Self-Determination

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  1. History and Principles of Self-Determination

  2. Objectives • Understand the relationship between the history and principles of self-determination and the implementation of the Self-Determination Program in California • Understand the importance of grassroots efforts by consumers, families, and advocacy groups in passage of the law • Know the 5 principles of Self-Determination 08/2017 Self-Determination Program Information

  3. Definition Self-Determination is “a means by which individuals who are eligible for state developmental disabilities services are empowered to gain control over the selection of services, or supports, that meet their own needs. The principles and values of self-determination are implemented through new configurations of services and supports in combination with existing services.” Self-Determination Program Information • Fenton, G. and Hart, K. (eds.) 1997. Beyond Managed Care: Volume II: An Owner’s Manual for Self-Determination. Concord, NH: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

  4. In Other Words… Self-Determination is a program where an individual (or his or her parents or legal representative) is given a specific budget from which they can purchase the services and supports that they need to make their person-centered plan work for them. Self-Determination Program Information

  5. History and Background • The Lanterman Act lays the ground work for self-determination • 1998 Self-Determination Pilots • Significant grassroots effort by consumers, families and advocacy groups to pass a law to expand Self-Determination to include additional participants • Senate Bill 468 (Chapter 683, Statutes of 2013), established the Self-Determination Program in law, including five principles to guide the program Self-Determination Program Information

  6. Principles of Self-Determination Freedom Authority Support Responsibility Confirmation Self-Determination Program Information

  7. Freedom … to exercise the same rights as all citizens; to establish, with freely chosen supporters, family and friends, where they want to live, with whom they want to live, how their time will be occupied, and who supports them... Self-Determination Program Information

  8. Authority … to control a certain sum of dollars in order to purchase services and supports of their choosing. Self-Determination Program Information

  9. Support … to arrange resources and personnel, both formal and informal, that will assist a person with a disability to live a life in his or her community that is rich in community participation and contributions. Self-Determination Program Information

  10. Responsibility …to be accountable for the use of public dollars, and to accept a valued role in their community through, for example, competitive employment, organizational affiliations, spiritual development, and general caring of others in their community. Self-Determination Program Information

  11. Confirmation …of the critical role of participants and their families in making decisions in their own lives and designing and operating the system on which they rely. Self-Determination Program Information

  12. In Other Words… Self-Determination is about people: • Having a choice • Knowing more about themselves • Having dreams and goals and going after them • Being in control • Making their own decisions • Spending money their way • Having dignity and respect Self-Determination Program Information Self Advocacy Association of New York State, 2005

  13. Questions Self-Determination Program Information

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