Self Employment and Microenterprise Income Generation for ALL! : Annette Downey Dylan Kuehl Emilea Hillman John Toppi Self Employment and Microenterprise Income Generation for ALL! S peakers: Annette Downey Dylan Kuehl Emilea Hillman John Toppi

Community Living Services of Oakland County, MI 642 East Nine Mile Ferndale, MI

Supporting people in leading self-determined lives is our way of doing business. Self-Determination for ALL!

Principles of Self-Determination FreedomSupportAuthorityResponsibilityConfirmation

Living in a Home of Your Own Being an Active and Contributing Community Member Giving Back / Being Needed & Valued Making New Friends Maintaining Existing Relationships Having Fun Things to Look Forward To Earning Income Real Life Outcomes

Income Generation for All!

“So, What Do You Do?” Can people you know with disabilities answer this question the same way as people you know without disabilities? Can people you know with disabilities answer this question the same way as people you know without disabilities?

What If Traditional Employment Just Isn’t Your Style? Be an independent sales representative Be an independent sales representative Sell things you make Sell things you make Provide a service people want to buy Provide a service people want to buy Become a public speaker Become a public speaker People should look for jobs or develop businesses that fit their lifestyle, interests, and personality.

Lawn Mowing Service Lawn Mowing Service Jewelry Jewelry First Aid Kits First Aid Kits Dog Treats Dog Treats Pottery Pottery Delivering Newspapers Delivering Newspapers Stationary/Greeting Cards/Postcards Stationary/Greeting Cards/Postcards Bicycle Repair Bicycle Repair Cleaning Services Cleaning Services Weeding Gardens Weeding Gardens Public Speaking Public Speaking Hot Dog Stand Hot Dog Stand Transportation Service Transportation Service DJ Service DJ Service Paper Shredding Paper Shredding Tattoo Design Tattoo Design Painting Painting Provide Advocacy Services Provide Advocacy Services Knit Scarves Knit Scarves Make Quilts Make Quilts Data Entry Data Entry Moving Assistance Moving Assistance Child Care Child Care Dog Walking / Yard Clean Up Dog Walking / Yard Clean Up Dog Sitting/Letting out during the day Dog Sitting/Letting out during the day Ceramics Ceramics Coffee Stand Coffee Stand Sell T-Shirts, bumper stickers Sell T-Shirts, bumper stickers Window washing Window washing Snow shoveling Snow shoveling Electronic Scanning Electronic Scanning Grocery Deliveries Grocery Deliveries Sell Bottled Water at events Sell Bottled Water at events Income Generation Ideas

Getting Out of the Traditional Mindset Jobs don’t have to be 9-5. Jobs don’t have to be 9-5. Jobs don’t have to be 40 hours a week. Jobs don’t have to be 40 hours a week. Businesses don’t have to generate huge profits. Businesses don’t have to generate huge profits.

Aim High Never underestimate people Remember that the biggest barrier to human potential is low expectations.

Find out what people like to do. Find out what people like to do. Focus on people’s strengths. Focus on people’s strengths. Consider what supports are needed for the person to be successful. Consider what supports are needed for the person to be successful. Believe in people! Keep the Focus Where It Should Be

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail...

Just Remember to Try Again

Never Forget Our Purpose Our purpose is to provide assistance and support so that people with disabilities can enjoy the same basic life quality as other human beings. “Life, Liberty, and the “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” Pursuit of Happiness” United States Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

DDDDon’t be afraid to try something new and think outside of the box. BBBBelieve in Income Generation for ALL and share success stories! Where creativity leads, policy and practice follows. Aim High