Working Toward Independence
Many families want their loved ones with disabilities to be more independent, and that’s the goal of many people with disabilities too, but families and…
Lesson Category: Independence
Why is Choice Important?
Choice is key to having control over our lives. Teresa discusses how people are empowered by making decisions. Teresa A. Grossi, Ph.D., is the director…
What is Self-Determination?
Choices, self-awareness, knowing what you do and don’t like, these are all pieces of self-determination. Teresa explains what “self-determination” means and offers a good place…
What Does Real Choice Look Like?
Choices happen all around us, from the moment we wake up through what we eat for meals and how we spend our day. Theresa asks,…
Vision for My Daughter Lily
As a parent of 9-year old Lily, Stephanie explains how she thinks about her vision for Lily’s future. Currently, Stephanie shapes a lot of that,…
Three Tips for Getting the Right Services
When it comes to finding the supports and services that are the right fit, it often starts with an assessment. Sara shares three tips to…
The LifeCourse Framework and the Importance of CHOICE
Stephanie is an advocate for two siblings on the waiver. She talks about how the LifeCourse framework lifecoursetools.comhas been a helpful tool and reminder to…
The 6:00 a.m. Wakeup Call – Preparing for the Future
As the parent of 9 year old daughter Lily, Stephanie thinks about what skills and routines she can practice with Lily now. For example, to…
Supporting People’s Choices
What do we do if somebody makes a choice we don’t like? How do we support people with make choices, even if it could be…
Stuck with My Choices…Forever?
Does making a choice mean you have to stick with it forever? What happens if you change your mind? Whether it’s about a job, where…