Self-Determination

Chapel Haven operates on the principle of self-determination.

Most simply, self-determination is the belief that people with disabilities will establish where they want to live, with whom they want to live, and how their time will be occupied. It is the belief that people with disabilities will determine how his or her resources shall be used.

The following Web sites may offer some valuable information on self-determination and achieving independence:

The Institute for Self-Determination
http://www.self-determination.com

Independent Living Research Utilization at The Instute of Rehabilitation and Research
http://www.ilru.org

Research Information for Independent Living
http://www.getriil.org

American Disability Association
http://www.adanet.org

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
http://www.dredf.org