Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network 

Presents

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March 8, 2021

VIA BLUEJEANS

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Description:
This training module was developed by and for Michigan direct support professionals interested in learning more about empowering consumers, by providing them with the opportunity to make their own decisions. In this session, general information will be discussed about how to give people with disabilities choices. You will participate in activities that will help you to avoid influencing consumers so that they may have the opportunity to make their own choices.

Objectives:

• Understand the definition of choice. 
• Understand why people need choices.
• Understanding why you may want to make choices for someone.
• Identify three ways to assist you in supporting the individual’s choices.
• Learn about what to read & who to call for more information

Timed Agenda:

•  Possibilities Video     5 minutes
•  Definition of Choice     30 minutes
• Ways to Encourage Choice-Making   30 minutes
• Training Activity      30 minutes
•  Questions      20 minutes

Total: 2 hours