Self-Determination
The Self-Determination Research Unit seeks to:
- Advance understanding and practices that support the self-determination of individuals with disabilities.
- Enhance collaboration and training among educators, families, and service providers to create integrated systems of supports.
- Inform policies, practices, and interventions that empower people to lead self-determined lives.
This research unit will build partnerships and train people to implement the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) with a focus on enhancing self-determination to ensure people with disabilities are supported to work toward their goals, remove barriers, and live fully within their communities.
What is Self-Determination?
Please note that this video was created prior to our center's name change.
We are now the KU Center on Disabilities.
Self-determination is about making or causing things to happen in your life. Self-determined people act as causal agents as they set and go after their goals.
Self-Determination Work
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Currently Funded Projects
Formerly Funded Projects
