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SELF-DETERMINATION PRESENTATION By: Deserie Ortiz and Andy Arias
WHAT IS SELF-DETERMINATION??
Self-determination is a combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to set goals for themselves, and to take the initiative to reach these goals.
WHO ARE WE?OUR PERSONAL
STORIESDeserie OrtizHow did I get here?
Andy AriasHow did I get here?
OBSTACLES WE HAVE OVERCOME
Andy Arias: Driving Foster care Stigma
Deserie Ortiz Regaining my independence Acceptance School
WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE YOU OVERCOME??
Disability History
• Roberts contracted Polio at the age of fourteen, which required him to use a powered wheelchair.
• First student with a severe disability to attend Berkeley in 1962.
• Lead the Center 0f Independent Living in 1975
• Viewed as the Father of Independent Living, movement that empowers people with disabilities to be self-determined
• January 23rd is recognized as Ed Roberts Day, est. 2010
Ed Roberts Ed Roberts
Justin Dart Justin Dart Jr. Jr.
• Justin Dart was diagnose with Polio at the age of 18.
• Attended college and received his Masters Degree.
• Known as the “father of the ADA”. He helped develop the Americans with Disability Act(ADA). Which protects the rights of people with disabilities.
SELF-DETERMINED YOUTH
Who we were?
YLF What is it?
Who we are now!!!
Our Future YO! Disabled and Proud
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Demonstrate Disability Etiquette in your classroom
Teach Disability History/Awareness
Educate Parents/Staff
Encourage students to get involved!!!
Resources YO! Disabled and Proud:
http://yodisabledproud.org DMC: http://www.daylemc.org SCRS: http://www.scrs-ilc.org CFILC: http://www.cfilc.org YLF: https://www.dor.ca.gov/YLF/ Autism Speaks:
http://www.autismspeaks.org Autism Therapies:
http://www.autismtherapies.com/ Pacer: http://www.pacer.org/
QUESTION TIME??????
CONTACT US AT… Andy Arias Systems Change Advocate/ Youth CoordinatorPh: 714/621-3300 ext: 356 [email protected]
Deserie OrtizYouth Services SpecialistPh: 562/862-6531 ext. 121 [email protected]
