Self-determination
In the disability community, self-determination refers to individuals with disabilities, including persons with intellectual disabilities, having the same right to self-determination as all people, that is, to have the freedom, authority, and support to exercise control over their lives.
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Volunteer Advocacy Project 2020, Fall
A training program for individuals who are willing to become advocates for families as they navigate their way through the process of special education.
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Erik Carter, Ph.D.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Professor of Special Education
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