It's Your Choice
It's Your Choice
Sun, 02/01/2009
Sun, 02/01/2009
What is making a choice?
- Making a choice means picking the things you like best.
Being Independent
Being independent means making your own choices.
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Choices and Risk
February 2, 2009
February 2, 2009
What is choice, and what are choice opportunities?
March 2018: Developmental Disabilities Month
Fri, 03/02/2018
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It is a myth that people with development disabilities cannot make decisions. People with developmental disabilities have a right to make decisions for themselves. Learn more about making choices and reaching goals.
Choice and Choice Opportunity Training Activity
Choice Opportunity Activity
Sun, 02/01/2009
Sun, 02/01/2009
Title of Activity
Choice and Choice Opportunity
Source Material
Feature Article February 2009, Choice and Risk
Intended Audience
Direct Support Professionals that support individuals with developmental disabilities at home or in the community.
Time for Activity
40 minutes
Materials Needed
Flip Chart Paper; markers; and, handouts of Choice Opportunity Worksheet
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Choice and Risk Self-Assessment Worksheet
Risk Worksheet
Sun, 02/01/2009
Sun, 02/01/2009
| What choice-making opportunities does this individual have? |
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Download:
Choice and Choice Opportunity Worksheet
Choice Opportunity
Sun, 02/01/2009
Sun, 02/01/2009
| Choice Areas | Makes Own Choices | Makes Choices With Support |
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Airport Security: Special Considerations for People with Disabilities
Speaking Up For Yourself or Self-Advocacy
Self-Advocacy
Wed, 04/01/2009
Wed, 04/01/2009
What is self-advocacy?
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Self-advocacy is:
- Knowing your rights and responsibilities
- Making your own choices and decisions
The Safe Choice
The Safe Choice
Mon, 03/02/2009
Mon, 03/02/2009
Choice
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Making a choice means:
- You pick the things you like best.
- You decide for yourself what your life will be like.
Self-Advocacy and Risk
April 4, 2009
April 4, 2009
Introduction
The March 2009 feature article titled Risk – Finding the Right Balance was about: