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Self Determination Conference
Michigan Academy for Self-Determination –October 28 and 29, 2010
Location: 220 W. Main, Room 107, Midland, MI 48640 (Strosacker Building)
10-4 pm each day
Cost: $100 per participant – Lunch and materials included
The Michigan Academy for Self Determination is sponsoring a training on Facilitating Person Centered Planning incorporating principles of Self Determination. Participants in the two day training will learn about how to facilitate a person centered planning process that incorporates principles of Self Determination. Maps, Path and other facilitation tools will be practiced.
The Academy is guided by the ancient proverb “Tell me and I may forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve
me and I will understand.” Teams from communities across Michigan will work together during this standard
Academy session to learn strategies for organizing supports to promote a fulfilling life with meaningful relationships.
Outcomes: Focus persons will develop individual plans of action that will be implemented between sessions
and when participants finish the training sessions. Participants will develop an action plan that utilizes principles
of self determination to support a meaningful life.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sponsored by:
The Arc of Midland
thearcofmidland.org
(989) 631-4439
Why Self-Determination?
Self-determination is an idea so important, life
affirming, and necessary that to fully understand,
one must be given opportunities to hear about it, see
it and be involved in it. Therefore, the predominate
learning model at the Michigan Academy on Self-
Determination is hands-on, experiential and based
on adult learning principles.
There is no one best way to understand self-determination.
The most success occurs when you
are helping to build a plan for an individual who
wants more control in his or her life. If the individual
is searching for ways to make more meaningful
contributions to community life, the tools of self-determination will help. Once you’ve immersed
yourself in this hard work, you will understand the
importance of self-determination. Sometimes you
just have to do it. You must figure out how to make
it happen. No amount of guidelines, standards or
policy and procedures can replace learning by doing.
That is why The Academy works. We figure things
out together.
Questions: Jan Lampman, The Arc of Midland:
(989) 631-4439
Space is limited. Please respond promptly.
Tell me and I may forget.
Show me and I may remember.
Involve me and I will understand.
“The Michigan Academy represents the best learning
opportunity on self-determination in the country.
From its inception seven years ago individuals with
disabilities and their close family and allies have
been central to this learning. What distinguishes the
Academy is the integrity they have demonstrated in
pursuit of excellence regarding all the dimensions of
this important foundational change.”
Tom Nerney, Executive Director,
The Center for Self-Determination
“At the Academy, we learned that we could all dream
new dreams for my daughter. It all made so much
sense… We were shown how we could help her have
a full life; maybe to have her own home, friends and
work she enjoyed. These are dreams we never should
have lost.”
2005 participant from Pontiac.
“The Academy was founded in order to provide
people with disabilities the opportunity to learn
about ways that all citizens can take their place as
contributing citizens in the community.”
Jan Lampman,
The Arc of Midland Executive Director
Principles of Self-Determination
Freedom
to choose a meaningful life in the community
Authority
over a targeted amount of dollars
Support
to organize resources in ways that are life enhancing and meaningful to the individual with a disability
Responsibility
for the wise use of public dollars and recognition of the contribution individuals with disabilities can make to their communities
Confirmation
of the important leadership role that individuals with disabilities and their families must play in a newly re-designed system and support for the self-advocacy movement
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TEAM Meeting and People First Meeting Schedules updated
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The Arc of Midland to Host Voters Forum. We will have representatives from the candidates for President and those who are running for sheriff. When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 110. Strosacker Bldg. Main Street , Midland, MI
New Newsletter Published Winter 2011
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For those of you who have been trying to follow this emerging issue related to people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, please take note of the document written by the Michigan association of Mental Health boards. This is the recommendation that they are making to the state of Michigan as Michigan begins to develop a new model of service for this population. As always, you can check out the Arc Michigan website for the most current updates on this issue.
Thanks,
Jan Lampman
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The Arc Launches Sibling Project with New Partnership
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An Excellent Editorial by Tom Watkins on December 3, 2011, as published in the Midland Daily News
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A New Application for people with Autism
Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Lesley Stahl reports.
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A New Link for People with Autism
The Autism NOW Center is the nation's source for resources and information on community-based solutions for individuals with autism, other developmental disabilities, and their families. A national initiative of The Arc.
http://autismnow.org/
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United Way is an important partner in the work that we do. In an effort to help United Way reach the goal of raising $5,000,000 this year, we are participating in a pop can drive and a "change for change" campaign. Please bring your loose change and pop cans to our annual meeting on October 20th so that we can show the power of our membership when it is time to help out! The Arc of Midland has already begun collecting money from the people they serve during the United Way Campaign. As the United Way is serving many more people this year, we need to all step up our support
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As some of you may have heard, Michigan is one of a few states that have been selected by the Federal government to look at reform of service delivery for people who are "dual eligible's", meaning people who have both Medicaid and Medicare. This system reform has the potential to significantly impact many people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. .
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Arc 5K Run Walk and Stroll August 13th, 2011 was a Great Success
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The Arc of Midland Supports the "Access to Recreation " project of the Midland Area Community Foundation
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The 2010 Arc of Midland Arc Stroll, Roll & 5 K Run was a huge success, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and especially participants
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The Arc of Midland is a finalist for the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award as part of the 2010 Governor’s Service Awards.
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The 2010 Midland Area Bike Camp was a huge success
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