The statewide Self Determination Program adheres to the following principles to ensure those who participate have:

Freedom – You plan your own life and make your own decisions, just like people without disabilities are able to do

Authority – You decide how money is spent for your services and supports

Support – You pick the people and supports that will help you live, work and play in your community

Responsibility – To make decisions in your life for using public money and to accept your valued role in the community

Confirmation – You are the most important person when making plans for your life. You are the decision maker about your services. Self Determination means “nothing about you without you.