1. Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating through Life’s Journeys
Robyn Strawski – Self Advocate
Rebecca Crosby – Self Advocate
Sara Canali – Self Advocate
Ryan Chandler – Waiver Support Coordinator
Rhonda Sloan – Moderator
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Agenda for Today
Self Determination & Self Advocacy
Insights and experiences:
Rebecca Crosby
Robyn Strawski
Sara Canali
Ryan Chandler
Questions and Answers
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5. Flexibility and Self Direction
Services can change and evolve - it is a dynamic process
You must ADVOCATE for yourself to make it work for you!
You need to know the program rules and flexibility – ask questions and be persistent
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Self Advocates
Explain how and what
”explain what is going on inside your body”
“you are the one living it”
“explain or show what you mean”
“explain WHY it is important”
Educate providers on your needs and preferences
Seek help from lots of places – even Facebook!
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Self Advocates
Work closely with your WSC – you should work in partnership – the WSC works for you!
Know who to call at the regional office – ask for the “Waiver Work stream Lead” or the “Regional Operations Manager”
Know the rules of the program so you can take advantage of the flexibility!
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Becky’s Perspective
What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year?
How do I handle the problems that arise?
How do I speak up and in what creative ways have I found success?
What are the keys to having a good WSC?
What qualities do I look for in a provider?
If all else fails, ………?
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Sara's Perspective
What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year?
How do I communicate what is important to me? To my Family? Friends? Providers?
What qualities do I look for in a provider?
How do I explain what I need?
How do I speak up and what creative ways have I found success?
If all else fails, …….?
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Robyn’s Perspective
What new life celebrations and challenges have I had this year?
What qualities are important in a service provider?
How to be a “Do-er” and not a bystander
Learning to do for yourself – taking the fall
Making a move and exploring the options
What are the keys to keeping good providers?
If all else fails…….?
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Ryan’s Perspective
How do I listen to people and learn what they needs?
What is my role as a WSC?
How do you “work the system” to get what is needed for an individual? What works to get things moving along…
How do I get the self advocate involved in the decision making?
If all else fails……?
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Lets Don’t Forget…..
Self advocacy – it's your decision!
How to find and keep providers
How WSC should help YOU
Know the rules of the program
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QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION!
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APD Resources for You
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15. APD – Getting Connected
Family Care Council
Florida Self Advocacy Networked (FLSAND)
Subscribe to APD news
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