Self-Determination Defined - "it's the essence of being an American - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - that describes self-determination I am in charge of my life. I have the freedom to look around and make choices and say this is what I want." In this video, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director, Jennifer Ondrejka shares the significance of self-determination for individuals, families, and the community-at-large. A parent describes his view of what self-determination means and how it impacts his family. Consumers express how living a self-determined life has changed them. Whats a self-determined life? ...a life with freedom, acceptance, purpose, support, and dreams. (The 2009 Statewide Self-Determination Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. The conference, which took place from October 12-14, 2009, featured keynote speakers, workshops, exploration stations, exhibits, and musical performances. The 2010 conference will be November 8-10, 2010, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells). Video produced by Media Makers Inc. www.mediamakersinc.com

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