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Project

Self-Determination Peers Project

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Angela Martin
[email protected]
313-577-9470

Project Description:

The goal of the project is to prepare 40 self-determination peers to provide peer support to individuals with disabilities who receive mental health supports to implement the tools of self-determination to direct their services and supports. this will be accomplished through the development of a self-determination tool kit; train the peers to deliver the tool kit; and evaluate the effectiveness of the project's activities.

Keyword(s):

Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy, person-Directed Services

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County, State