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Project

SOCIAL - Finding Me: How to Advocate for the Life You Want

Center:

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2018

Contact Information:

Jillian Ober
[email protected]
614-685-6718

Project Description:

Finding Me: How to Advocate for the Life You Want, is a curriculum that guides participants through the process of writing a Personal Statement, which is a document designed to help people with developmental disabilities articulate their opinions about and satisfaction with key facets of their life. Individuals can then use their Personal Statements to become more self-determined and advocate for themselves in a variety of contexts, including ISP meetings. Finding Me is divided into 10 topics that range from health and wellness to social relationships, and is intended to be used in small groups of 3 to 6 participants. The process takes approximately 12 weeks (if meeting once per week), culminating in the completion of individual Personal Statements. Finding Me is also written in plain, accessible language.

Keyword(s):

self-advocacy, self-determination, ISP

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787