Tiffanny+DeBarros

How are self-advocacy, person centered planning and self-determination connected? 

All three of these concepts have there on individual meanings. However, all three are of equal importance an influencing the quality of life of a person with a disability. I believe that without one of them, it is hard to encompass the other. For example, self determination helps to recognize your goals and dreams. You have to be able to advocate for yourself in order to successfully execute your plan of action of how you're going to make things happen. Through this module I made a note of a few things; one, the computer based resources for teaching self advocacy. Two, both videos relating to self advocacy, as well as, the circle of friends activity. That was my first time ever experiencing with online methods of teaching self advocacy. They are defiantly resources in which I intend to bookmark. The "Out of the Box" video was a great example of self-advocacy. Having facilitated a parent training for those with children with disabilities, I can see using this video as a demonstration when talking about affective listening and communication. Lastly, the circle of friends exercise allowed me to reflect on my own system of support, realizing how crucial the additional support given outside of family and immediate members is for students with disabilities.