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Discussion Posting Module 6 How are self-advocacy, person centered planning and self-determination connected?



Self-Determination is a mix of skills that a person will use throughout their life which includes their personal beliefs and values and skills that empower them to make choices and take control of their life according to their own interests, needs, and abilities. Self-Advocacy is the process of speaking for themselves and knowledge of their rights, wishes, needs, and strengths. The overall common thread is knowing who they are and gaining empowerment through such knowledge. Person Centered Planning is a process oriented approach of gathering information about goals and writing down __steps__ for achieving or reaching these goals. It focuses on the person and their needs by putting them first and in charge of defining the direction for their lives. Person Centered Planning is __guided__ by the “hopes” and “dreams” of the person with the __disability__. Overall in order for the Person Centered Planning Process to occur, Self-Determination skills and the individuals Self-Advocacy process must be considered. Person Centered Planning generally occurs at IEP meetings, adult service agency meetings, or any meeting where __future__ goals are shared and planned for. One’s __future__ goals and plans are generated as a result of their self-determination skills as well as their self-advocacy process of speaking for themselves. Person Centered Planning relies on a circle of support, people who are committed and focused on helping the person follow their dream. All of the people involved must be well aware of the individual’s dreams and willing to guide and support as needed. Person Centered Planning is a “process.” It does not have a definite end. We all set goals, reach some goals, and alter our original plans all through our life. Using self-determination skills, one’s own self advocacy, and their __support groups__ is the key to __success__ in Person Centered Planning.