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2019 Self-Determination Conference

Open Discussion

The Hot Topics session on Self-determination was great! There was a very lively discussion of some Hot Topics that are the subject of debate in several countries including the U.S.: what the term "self-determination " means, how community inclusion relates to self-determination, and whether the word "self" means that people have to self-direct their services on their own. The sophistication of the group discussion showed the result of people in WI thinking about these issues for several years.

Self Determination for elders

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

I like the fact that the SD Network includes a focus on elders. I know that in the aging field people often use the term "empowerment" instead of self determination. I'd be interested to know if anyone in the SD Network is hearingexciting examples of WIelders directing their own lives and/or examples of Family Care or IRIS supporting elders to experience more self determination in their lives. I'm particularly keen to hear examples that go beyond hiring your own in-home workers. Any responses?

updated by @lynn-breedlove: 02/23/16 10:58:40AM