SELF-DETERMINATION
PRESENTATION
By: Deserie Ortiz and Andy Arias
WHAT IS SELF-DETERMINATION??
Self-determination is a combination
of attitudes and abilities that lead
people to set goals for themselves,
and to take the initiative to reach
these goals.
WHO ARE WE?
OUR PERSONAL STORIES
Deserie Ortiz
How did I get here?
Andy Arias
How did I get here?
OBSTACLES WE HAVE
OVERCOME
Andy
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Arias:
Driving
Foster care
Stigma
Deserie
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Ortiz
Regaining my independence
Acceptance
School
WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE
YOU OVERCOME??
Disability History
Ed Roberts
• Roberts contracted Polio at the age of fourteen, which required him
to use a powered wheelchair.
• First student with a severe disability to attend Berkeley in 1962.
• Lead the Center 0f Independent Living in 1975
• Viewed as the Father of Independent Living, movement that
empowers people with disabilities to be self-determined
• January 23rd is recognized as Ed Roberts Day, est. 2010
Justin Dart Jr.
• Justin Dart was diagnose with Polio at the age of 18.
• Attended college and received his Masters Degree.
• Known as the “father of the ADA”. He helped develop
the Americans with Disability Act(ADA). Which protects
the rights of people with disabilities.
SELF-DETERMINED YOUTH
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Who we were?
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YLF
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What is it?
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Who we are now!!!
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Our Future
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YO! Disabled and Proud
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Demonstrate Disability Etiquette in your classroom
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Teach Disability History/Awareness
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Educate Parents/Staff
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Encourage students to get involved!!!
Resources
YO! Disabled and Proud: http://yodisabledproud.org
 DMC: http://www.daylemc.org
 SCRS: http://www.scrs-ilc.org
 CFILC: http://www.cfilc.org
 YLF: https://www.dor.ca.gov/YLF/
 Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org
 Autism Therapies: http://www.autismtherapies.com/
 Pacer: http://www.pacer.org/
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QUESTION TIME??????
CONTACT US AT…
 Andy
Arias
Systems Change Advocate/ Youth Coordinator
Ph: 714/621-3300 ext: 356
aarias@daylemc.org
 Deserie
Ortiz
Youth Services Specialist
Ph: 562/862-6531 ext. 121
dortiz@scrs-ilc.org