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Empowering Independence: A Guide to Self-Determined and Consumer-Directed Services

This guide explores the importance of self-determination, self-directed, and self-managed services for individuals with disabilities. Highlighting historical frameworks such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Freedom Initiative, it emphasizes the significance of consumer choice, personal preferences, and accountability in care planning. By advocating for independence and community integration, the guide serves as a resource for understanding how to access assistive technologies, educational opportunities, and transportation options while ensuring the fulfillment of individual rights and services tailored to personal needs.

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Empowering Independence: A Guide to Self-Determined and Consumer-Directed Services

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  1. Self-Determination

  2. Self-Directed, Self-Managed Services

  3. Home & Community-Based Services The Missing Pieces Self-Managed Services Self- Determination Independent Choices Consumer- Direction

  4. PERSONAL PREFERENCES CHOICE OPTIONS SELECTION

  5. Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act (SSA) Signed August 13, 1981 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 1990

  6. Fulfilling America’s Promise to Americans with Disabilities The New Freedom Initiative 2001

  7. The New Freedom Initiative • Access to Assistive and Universally Designed Technology • Expand Educational Opportunities • Promote Homeownership • Integrating Americans with Disabilities into the Workforce • Expand Transportation Options • Promote Full Access to Community Life www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases

  8. FREEDOM OF CHOICE The State assures that each individual found eligible for the waiver be given free choice of ALL qualified providers of EACH service included in his or her written plan of care.

  9. INDEPENDENT CHOICES

  10. Personal Choices Accountability Responsibility Consequences Liability

  11. CONSUMER MANAGED VOUCHER TEXAS LEGISLATURE STIPEND VENDOR FISCAL INERMEDIARY VFI 1997 - 2005 CDS CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES

  12. From Vendor Fiscal Intermediary (VFI) to Consumer Directed Services (CDS)

  13. CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES

  14. INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

  15. CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES C D S

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