From the Cornell Course Description, "Self-Determination": 



Are you experiencing the "three D's" at your current school, service system?  i.e.
 * Different (not one of us);
 * Disconnected (not part of our communities or culture);
 * Dependent (kept or managed)

or are experiencing  the "three I's",
 * Individual (like you and me);
 * Included (like you and me);
 * Interdependent (like you and me).

"Self-determination is, at its core, designed to shatter societal perceptions and acceptance of the three D's about persons with disabilities through relentless advocacy efforts that promote realization of the three I's. Self-determination is a human rights and a civil rights issue. 
Read more at:
Self-Determination Course at Cornell 

Ulster County SYSTEM OF CARE Workshop/Conference for Parents and Professionals who have or work with kids in schools and/or agencies.
Keynote Speaker: Carol Hardesty, from Westchester County Family Ties, will speak about parent empowerment with a focus on leadership and communication skills. 

FREE Dinner!  FREE Raffle!   Childcare  Provided. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:00 - 7:30 PM.   George Washington Elementary School, 67 Wall Street, Kingston, NY. 

Shared by: Lydia Diaz, LMSW, Mental Health Systems Specialist, Ulster County Mental Health Department

Click "read more" for registration information . . . 
Sunny Corey,      acor@co.ulster.ny.us