Course 3: Self Determination
Activity
Paraphrased or quoted from John O'Brien in the videos "What is Self-Determination?" and "Putting Self-Determination Into Practice" (1997).
At the end of a full week of work with people who, with your support and assistance, are receiving services
answer the following questions:
Weekly Self Audit
- What have I done this week to support the people I work with to:
- Establish their presence in their own community?
- Participate in a variety of options of their own choosing?
- Experiment with and attain positive social roles and reputations?
- Discover ways in which they can contribute to community?
- Experience opportunities to make choices about the way they are living life?
- What have I done that was creative or innovative this week?
- What have I done to support someone that was a result of their interests, without controlling or dominating them?