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The Self Determination group logo supporting individuals with I/DD

THE SELF DETERMINATION GROUP

Our lives. Our rights. Our voices.

Group Picture of I/DD Advocates from the Self Determination Group

WE SERVE TO:

1

Educate, advocate for, and support the concept of self-determination.

2

Take actions that promote the human rights and inclusion of PWD.

Preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas

Map of the DFW Area

WE SERVE

Areas

  • Collin

  • Dallas

  • Ellis

  • Johnson

  • Kaufman

  • Parker

  • Rockwall

  • Tarrant

  • Wise

MEMBER

Become a Self-Determination Group

We are a member-driven organization, meaning that every decision within our group is made by our members. As a member of The Self-Determination Group (SDG), you’ll automatically join Texas Advocates and gain access to exclusive benefits. Only members with disabilities, however, have full voting privileges within the organization.

 

Members of The Self Determination Group are also members of The Arc of DFW Area so there is no need to purchase multiple memberships.

How to become a member:

  • Mail-In Registration: Simply complete the membership form and mail it, along with your payment, to:



    The Self-Determination Group

    P.O. Box 14455
Haltom City, Texas 76117

 

  • Online Registration:
    For added convenience, you can join online! A small convenience fee of $1 is added to cover online processing.

Group of Members of the Self Determination Group
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DONATION

Make a

The Arc of DFW Area was founded in 1971 and it is able to continue serving the I/DD community because of the generous support of our donors and sponsors and our history of fiscal responsibility. Your Donation supports The Arc of DFW Area, empowering people to live the life they want.

PRINCIPLES OF SELF-DETERMINATION:

S.C.A.R.F

A set of of principles which help drive self determination. An Individual with FREELY CHOSEN FAMILY AND FRIENDS has:

S

SUPPORT

The SUPPORT needed to obtain personal goals - to organize resources in a way that are life enhancing and meaningful.

SUPPORT can include:

1

PERSONNEL - both formal and informal

2

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

C

CONFIRMATION

ADVOCATE

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

BECOME TRAINED AS A SELF-ADVOCATE

PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS & POLICY MAKING

Illustration - confirmation reinforces self-determination and validates choices for individuals with I/DD
Graphic illustrating how authority and decision-making empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

A

AUTHORITY

The AUTHORITY to control resources available and obtain needed support and services

This includes AUTHORITY to decide WHAT, WHO, WHEN, & HOW MUCH.

R

RESPONSIBILITY

The RESPONSIBILITY to use resources wisely and yo contribute back to the community in meaningful ways through PRESENCE, EFFORTS, & GIFTS.

Responsibility promotes self-determination and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Interested in supporting us or getting involved? See information above or press this button to learn how to become a member or donate with The Self Determination Group.

F

FREEDOM

The FREEDOM to decide how someone chooses to live their life - to make choices and decisions based on PERSONAL PREFERENCES & INTERESTS.

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