This training has reached registration capacity and is closed.
If you are a parent/family member, supporting an individual with a disability, and would like to be placed on a waitlist please send an email request to Mary Fornabia at: mfornabia@wildwoodprograms.org
Contact
Mary FornabiaParent Network of the Capital Region
518-640-3390
mfornabia@wildwoodprograms.org
Self Determination: Helping Youth with Disabilities Find a Voice and Take Charge of Their Lives
Self-determination is a concept reflecting the belief that all individuals have the right to direct their own lives. Students who have self-determination skills have a stronger chance of being successful in making the transition to adulthood, including employment and independence.(Wehmeyer & Schwartz, 1997)
Using information and video excerpts from the I’m Determined Project, this workshop will share resources and promote a dialogue with parents of students with disabilities, regarding how they can help their children develop self-determination skills and find their voice. Participants will walk away with useful materials and suggestions to facilitate and promote their child’s self-determination and skill building efforts.
The I’m Determined Project, is a Virginia Department of Education funded project that facilitates youth, especially those with disabilities to undertake a measure of control in their lives, helping to set and steer the course rather than remaining the silent passenger.
