Self-determination

Do you want to learn more about Self-determination?  Do you want to lead a more self-determined life?  Read the articles below to learn what Self-determination is and why The Arc of Colorado remains committed to bringing a Self-determination model to people with developmental disabilities throughout the state.

What is Self-determination? 

August, 2004

Self-determination is for Everybody

September, 2003

The Evolution of Self-determination in Colorado

The Arc of Colorado Initiates a New Self-determination Proposal, January 2003

The Division for Developmental Disabilities Issues its Strategic Plan, July 2003

Final Report of Recommendations for a Self-determination Process in Colorado for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Submitted by the Full Ad Hoc Committee on Self-determination, September 2003

Supplemental Report to the Recommendations for a Self-determination Process in Colorado for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Submitted by Members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Self-determination, October 2003

The First Draft of the Self-determination Process for the Colorado Developmental Disability System is Released, April 2004

Update on the issue of a Third Party Alternative, December 2004

DDD Memorandum regarding HB-1243 Waiver Amendments, November 14, 2005

HB 1243 Draft Definition of Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services, December 20, 2005