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Self-determination is a way of life. There are five principles that comprise self-determination: Can YOU Relate? "They were actually listening and taking us seriously." "We’ve made many decisions on our own, like the decision to get married. We also hope for more self-determination in the future." Gwen "I asked that they vote on any legislation that will support community living rather than institutional living. I pleaded the fact that everyone should be given a choice of where they want to live." Tracy The Texas Self-Determination State Policy Team This team serves as a forum for disability policy advocates, representatives of state agencies, self-advocates, families, and local providers to share information about various services and programs available for people with disabilities in Texas and to discuss how options for self-determination can be offered in those programs. Participants value this opportunity for exchanging ideas and learning together and are committed to designing quality opportunities for choice and control in the system of the future. Coordination for the Texas Self-Determination State Policy Team is provided by: Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, Arc of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies Advocacy, Inc., and the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers. |
Living Smart #112: Empowering Children with Disabilities
Mercedes Alejandro is coordinator for Familias Hispanas del ARC, a support group sponsored by the ARC of Greater Houston (organization which works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities in every community) for Spanish-speaking families with special needs children. Mercedes is also President of Parents for Public Schools, a group advocating the continued success of children in public schools and training for parents on school related legislation. She is the recipient of the national Jefferson Award for public service. On Living Smart, she'll share how she empowers parents and special needs children.
| NOTE: The Self-Determination for Texas project is a collaboration between Imagine Enterprises and the Center for Self-Determination. These organizations join together to bring training and resources on self-determination to the State of Texas. The project is funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. Also closely linked to this project is "Get A Life", a business by Ricky Broussard. The possiblilies are endless |
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