If you need help, ask someone you trust to help.
Think about how your strengths help you get things done.
| BRAVE | HONEST | HARD WORKER | NEVER GIVE UP | FULL OF ENERGY |
| KIND | LOVING | WATCHFUL | GOOD WITH PEOPLE | FULL OF JOY |
| FAIR | A LEADER | A TEAM PLAYER | A GOOD LISTENER | OPEN TO IDEAS |
| FORGIVING | HUMBLE | FOLLOW RULES | THINK IT THROUGH | GIVE SPACE TO OTHERS |
| GRATEFUL | HOPEFUL | FUNNY | SPIRITUAL | LOVER OF BEAUTY |
Adapted from Peterson and Seligman- VIA Classification of Character Strengths
Are people who speak for themselves.
They know what they are good at doing (strengths) and what they are not good at doing (needs). They also know who to ask for help (supports) and ask them for help when they need it.
Use this Self-Advocate Handout to practice explaining your own strengths and needs and supports.
People First in Scotland made an easy read book about why decision-making matters.
They talked to 120 persons who want to speak for themselves.
One person said "I don't get other people to decide for me. I've got a voice."
Some also said that making decisions can be hard. They like to get help from others they trust.
They want to learn about options. They want to think about effects after a decision.
They said that guardianship should only happen if all other support was tried and did not work.
The American Association on IDD speaks out about this right.
Make a decision in 5 steps.
Tap to flip the cards.
Explore a choice you want to make.
What does the decision mean to you?
Involve the right people.
A good support person is:
a. Trusted
b. Honest
c. Does not make the choice without you
d. Believes in you!
Think about the options and their effects.
What options do you have?
What would be the effect of each option?
What would be a good effect? And what would be a bad effect?
Make the decision real.
Make your decision.
Put your plan into action.
Reflect on what happened.
Look back on your decision.
Think about how it went.
What did you learn?
What could you do next time?
6 videos are from Inclusion Australia.
Download the "Make Decisions Real" workbook.
Some of us need help with money choices. Others need help with health choices.
We ask others we trust to help us. Who can you ask for help?
Tap to flip the cards.
Who else can you ask?
Action cards offer ways to support making decisions.
Decision Stories cards have stories to practice.
Rights Cards help you think about all your rights.
The ARC of Indiana has videos and handouts about guardianship and alternative decision making support.
https://www.arcind.org/future-planning/guardianship/
A decision making supporter is a trusted person you ask to help you with decisions.
Here is one type of form:
A Power of Attorney is a trusted person you ask to make decisions for you.
A Health Care Representative is a trusted person you pick to make health decisions for you.
Here is one type of form:
A Guardian is appointed by a judge. The judge decides that you cannot make your own legal decisions. The judge decides who makes decisions for you.
Careeronestop.org is a website from the US department of Labor.
They have videos to help you explore.
Think College is a website at the University of Massachusetts.
They have lots of info on college for students with intellectual disabilities.
They are also called VR or vocational rehabilitation.
They help you build skills and find the job you want.
Here is an intro video from Indiana VR.
This is called pre-ETS.
You can find your local office in Indiana here:
Try adding on a calculator. Then count out the right change.
Try using a scanner to ring up food. Then give the right change.
Learn how to use lights and cameras to make a movie.
Kiki can show you some safety tips in the kitchen.
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