Video: Self-Determination Is… (Excerpts)

Twelve voices define self-determination and the challenges it faces with current attitudes and policies toward individuals with disabilities who want to take charge of their own lives. View these five excerpts from the 16 minute video, view the complete video or contact the Council for a DVD copy. This video is open-captioned.

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Thomas Nerney, The Center for
Self-Determination, on the need for
changes in supports and structure.
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Holly Riddle, Executive Director,
North Carolina Council on Developmental
Disabilities, on self-determination being
pragmatic, cost-effective.
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Adonis Brown, Member, North Carolina
Council on Developmental Disabilities, on
helping people with disabilities to reach
their full potential.
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Derrick Dufresne, Community Resource
Alliance, on history of marginalizing people
with disabilities and need for sensible regulations.
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Olegario "Ollie" Cantos, President's
Commission for People with Intellectual
Disabilities, on philosophy of self-determination and need for more choices in their lives.