Self Determination is a term used to describe a broad philosophy or attitude about the mental retardation service system and the individuals who use those services. Self Determination is based on the principles of choice, control, quality, stability, safety, individuality, freedom, relationships, success, mentoring, accountability, collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to the community. Self Determination involves
- deciding how to live your life,
- deciding what supports you need, and
- deciding how to spend your approved funding.
For some years the Chester County Self Determination Committee has worked on critical changes in the understanding and delivery of the county’s mental retardation services.
Who We Are: A working team of parents, providers, educators, advocates, self-advocates, and County staff.
What We Do: Provide education, identify needs, and challenge limits to funding and community resources, in order to make changes to the mental retardation system.
Why We Do It: We believe individuals with mental retardation and their families deserve the very best that the system has to offer.
Meetings
1st Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m..
Call 610-344-6265 to confirm
Government Services Center,
601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA
Contact: Sue Berg – sberg@chesco.org or 610-344-6265
