2013 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference

The Six Degrees of Self-Determination

 

Creating opportunities in Wisconsin!
This year's conference theme, Six Degrees of Self-Determination, uses the idea that we are all connected and we can use our connections to accomplish something good. Self-Determination is strong in Wisconsin and self-directed supports are one of the most creative tools available for individuals with disabilities to get the support they need to get the life they want. Let's think beyond traditional ways of support. Join us to share, learn and be heard.
Who should attend?
Adults and transition-aged youth with disabilities and their family members, service providers, educators, state employees, IRIS staff, MCO staff, ADRC staff, county staff, and support brokers.
Learning together...
The Self-Determination Conference is uniquely designed to bring the experiences of self-advocates together in a practical "how to" guide provided with the assistance of professionals, family members and support staff. Learn from their experiences and imagine the possibilities.
By sharing our stories and experiences, we grow and learn together as individuals, as organizations and as systems of support. Connecting, sharing, listening and learning together

October 29-31, 2013
Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI

http://www.wi-bpdd.org/sdc/

Self-advocacy Interview

Kerry Magro ( 25, is a National Motivational Speaker and Award Winning Autism Self-Advocate. Kerry was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at the age of 4. Today along with speaking frequently around the U.S. about his life on the spectrum also works as a column writer for Autism After 16 and Co-Host of Autism Radio.) dishes on organization, his start on the autism self-advocacy journey, high school advice and more in this interview, conducted via email by 11 year-old Alexander Ownby.

http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/2013/02/25/kerry-magro-on-organization-autism-self-advocacy-and-more-interview/