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This is MY Life

 At ABIL, we believe self-determination and self-advocacy skills for people with developmental disabilities are very important.  The This is MY Life (TIML) program encourages and teaches adults receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (i.e. people who have Cerebral Palsy, a Cognitive Disability, Autism, or Epilepsy) to speak up so they can make more life choices and choose the direction of their own lives.  The TIML program is free and grant funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DES/DDD) and is for adults receiving DDD services.

 

Trainings on Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Skills

Learn the skills to have a say in your own life, your supports and services. 
Individual or group classes available.
 
Self-Determination Classes:  
Self-Determination is making decisions and choices about YOUR life.
  
A.  Self-Determination –Making Choices
Discover the importance of making small & big choices and decisions with DDD, providers, family and within the community.
 
B.  DDD and You; Your Rights and Responsibilities
Learn the basics about DDD, its services & roles.  Hear about your rights and responsibilities at DDD, with providers, and as a citizen.
 
C.  Consumer Directed Services and Person-Centered Plans
What’s it like to be in the driver’s seat of your supports and services?  Learn about Person-Centered Plans; review your DDD services and goals; and know the importance of choosing team members for your yearly meeting.
 
D.  Basic Goal Planning and Problem Solving Skills
What is a goal?  Do you want to learn how to work towards something you want?
Have a problem?  Do you want to learn steps to solve a problem?
 
Self-Advocacy Classes: 
Self-Advocacy is asking for the things YOU want and taking action to reach YOUR goals.
 
A.  Self-Advocacy - Speaking Up For Yourself
Learn why it is important to speak up for yourself.  Build your skills to advocate for yourself and others.
 
B.  Self-Advocates in Action - Advanced Skills
Already a self-advocate?  Join together & tell your story to make things better in the community. 
 
C.  Believing In Yourself and Getting Along With Others
Get to know and feel good about yourself.  Find out the different types of relationships, boundaries in relationships, and ways to be a good friend.
 
D.  Saying What You Mean
Your words are powerful.  Learn ways to use your words respectfully, and how to get your point across.
 

How Do I Get Started? 

Ask your Support Coordinator for a referral or contact:
 
 Lynn Black
This is MY Life Program Manager
Phone:  602-443-0729
Email:  Lynnb@abil.org