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Michigan Partners for Freedom
Building Demand for Self-Determination
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Mission:To build statewide
demand for Self-
Determination.
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WHO• Individuals with disabilities• family members• local Community Mental Health
entities• Advocates/allies• Michigan Department of
Community Mental Health
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WHO• Michigan Developmental
Disabilities Council• Self-Advocacy Network• service providers
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HOWWe got started…• Center for Self-Determination
Immersion Learning (2004)• Planned action to address lack of real
implementation of Self-Determination in Michigan
• Developed network to support consumers & families in the pursuit of Self-Determination
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WHY• Individuals with disabilities &
their families do not have good information on how to go about doing Self-Determination.
• Consumers need to lead the movement for building demand for Self-Determination.
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• Systems need to partner with others to build a more “person friendly” system of services and supports.
• Local advocates, allies and service providers are having difficulties building demand for Self-Determination in their local communities.
WHY
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WHY• Lack of understanding by
consumers and families members regarding the tools of Self-Determination - individualized budget - fiscal intermediary - independent support coordination
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WHATWe provide our partners with:
• Access to the most current information on Self-Determination at the local, state, and federal levels
• Link partners to information to support the implementation of Self-Determination in their life or community
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Taskforceon
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Statewide Coordinationof Michigan Partners for
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Local efforts of Michigan Partners
for Freedom
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Technical Assistance• Web Site; brochure; listserve• Training • Access to partner’s tools and
information on self-determination• Referral service• Leadership opportunities
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What Now…MFP is …• identifying barriers to building
demand for self-determination• working with the State to
implement the Self-Determination Policy & Best Practices for consumers of mental health services.
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What Now…MFP is …• bringing in new partners• building relationships with existing
Self-Determination efforts• working with Self-Advocacy Network
to develop consumer advocacy skills important to Self-Determination..
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What Now…MFP is … • Marketing & designing
communication strategies to keep people informed
• Providing training & technical assistance with partners
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JOIN IN• Organize local efforts to build demand for Self-
Determination.• Share your personal experiences
with others on building a meaningful life.• Help provide technical assistance
on Self-Determination to others.
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• Participate and support local Self-Advocacy.
• Be an advocate in your community for systems change.
• Create new opportunities in the community for people with disabilities.
JOIN IN