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The Guide: NASDDDS Handbook on Inclusive Meetings and Presentations

01/31/2007 | Requests *

Summary

These guidelines were written to ensure that people with disabilities receive the support and assistance they need to fully contribute to NASDDDS sponsored activities, however the issues, challenges, and solutions offered are universally applicable to the involvement of all self advocates. This document provides a framework for involving recipients of state-funded developmental disabilities services in meetings and activities in an effort to obtain their valuable expertise perspective.

Author

Available Files

Guide to Inclusive Meetings PDF (495K, 21 pages)

Keywords

Stakeholder Involvement; Surrogate or Substitute Decision Making; Informed Choice; Code of Ethics; People First Language; Self-advocate Responsibilities; Checklist for Involving People with Developmental Disabilities in Meetings and Presentations;

Topic

Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities

Type/Tool

Manuals, Workbooks

Source

NASDDDS

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

01/31/2007

Contact

National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services NASDDDS
703-683-4202

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/1781

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