WE SERVE TO:
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Educate, advocate for, and support the concept of self-determination.
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Take actions that promote the human rights and inclusion of PWD.
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WE SERVE
Areas
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Collin
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Dallas
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Ellis
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Johnson
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Kaufman
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Parker
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Rockwall
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Tarrant
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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:
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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
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Online Registration:
For added convenience, you can join online! A small convenience fee of $1 is added to cover online processing.

S.C.A.R.F
A set of of principles which help drive self determination. An Individual with FREELY CHOSEN FAMILY AND FRIENDS has:
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SUPPORT
The SUPPORT needed to obtain personal goals - to organize resources in a way that are life enhancing and meaningful.
SUPPORT can include:
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PERSONNEL - both formal and informal
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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CONFIRMATION
ADVOCATE
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
BECOME TRAINED AS A SELF-ADVOCATE
PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS & POLICY MAKING


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AUTHORITY
The AUTHORITY to control resources available and obtain needed support and services
This includes AUTHORITY to decide WHAT, WHO, WHEN, & HOW MUCH.
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RESPONSIBILITY
The RESPONSIBILITY to use resources wisely and yo contribute back to the community in meaningful ways through PRESENCE, EFFORTS, & GIFTS.
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