1. Michigan Partners for Freedom1 Building Demand for Self-Determination

2. Michigan Partners for Freedom2 Mission: To build statewide demand for Self-Determination.

3. Michigan Partners for Freedom3 WHO Individuals with disabilities family members local Community Mental Health entities Advocates/allies Michigan Department of Community Mental Health

4. Michigan Partners for Freedom4 WHO Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Self-Advocacy Network service providers

5. Michigan Partners for Freedom5 HOW We got started… Center for Self-Determination Immersion Learning (2004) Planned action to address lack of real implementation of Self-Determination in Michigan Developed network to support consumers & families in the pursuit of Self-Determination

6. Michigan Partners for Freedom6 WHY Individuals with disabilities & their families do not have good information on how to go about doing Self-Determination. Consumers need to lead the movement for building demand for Self-Determination.

7. Michigan Partners for Freedom7 Systems need to partner with others to build a more “person friendly” system of services and supports. Local advocates, allies and service providers are having difficulties building demand for Self- Determination in their local communities. WHY

8. Michigan Partners for Freedom8 WHY Lack of understanding by consumers and families members regarding the tools of Self-Determination - individualized budget - fiscal intermediary - independent support coordination

9. Michigan Partners for Freedom9 WHAT We provide our partners with: Access to the most current information on Self-Determination at the local, state, and federal levels Link partners to information to support the implementation of Self-Determination in their life or community

10. Michigan Partners for Freedom10 Michigan Partners for Freedom Taskforce on Self-Determination Statewide Coordination of Michigan Partners for Freedom Local efforts of Michigan Partners for Freedom

11. Michigan Partners for Freedom11 Technical Assistance Web Site; brochure; listserve Training Access to partner’s tools and information on self- determination Referral service Leadership opportunities

12. Michigan Partners for Freedom12 What Now… MFP is … identifying barriers to building demand for self-determination working with the State to implement the Self-Determination Policy & Best Practices for consumers of mental health services.

13. Michigan Partners for Freedom13 What Now… MFP is … bringing in new partners building relationships with existing Self-Determination efforts.working with Self-Advocacy Network to develop consumer advocacy skills important to Self-Determination.

14. Michigan Partners for Freedom14 What Now… MFP is … Marketing & designing communication strategies to keep people informed Providing training & technical assistance with partners

15. Michigan Partners for Freedom15 JOIN IN Organize local efforts to build demand for Self-Determination. Share your personal experiences with others on building a meaningful life. Help provide technical assistance on Self- Determination to others.

16. Michigan Partners for Freedom16 Participate and support local Self-Advocacy. Be an advocate in your community for systems change. Create new opportunities in the community for people with disabilities. JOIN IN

17. Michigan Partners for Freedom17 Sherri Boyd sherri@arcmi.org 1-800-292-7851 x 105 www.mifreedom.org