After we had completed enough research and networking to determine that self-direction was a path that L wanted to further explore, the second step was to create the Vision for the Participant Directed Program, aka the business proposal. As I mentioned in a previous post, the Participant Directed Model is similar to running your ownContinueContinue reading “SD #6: Step 2–Creating a Vision Plan for a Participant Directed Program: Step by Step Guide”
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SD #5: Practical Steps for Self-Directed Programming: Research and Networking
In previous posts, I gave an overview of the self-direction programming model. Now, I would like to discuss some of the specific steps we took to decide to create and implement the self-direction program model for L. Alt Text: Thought Bubble with the phrase Do your research inside it L’s final stages in his transitionContinueContinue reading “SD #5: Practical Steps for Self-Directed Programming: Research and Networking”
Transition 101 #5: Empowering Individuals: Achieving Goals through Person-Centered Planning
“The motto “Nothing About Us Without Us” relies on this principle of participation, and it has been used by Disabled Peoples Organizations throughout the years as part of the global movement to achieve the full participation and equalization of opportunities for, by and with persons with disabilities.” From the United Nations enAble website. What isContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #5: Empowering Individuals: Achieving Goals through Person-Centered Planning”
Welcome to #Life Without a Filter
My name is Cheryl and I am a wife (27 years married), a mother to 2 great young adults (22 and 24) and a fur baby, an Assistive Technology Consultant (14 years) and now a blogger/podcaster at #Life Without a Filter! For months, I have been hearing that “whisper” (you know the one, that smallContinueContinue reading “Welcome to #Life Without a Filter”