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Session Description
Session Description
Family-Driven Supported Decision-Making: Encouraging Independence with Support
Family-Driven Supported Decision-Making: Encouraging Independence with Support
This session we will discuss the balance between providing support and promoting independence through families acting as guides without overriding personal choices. The session outcomes will emphasize how SDM can:
Strengthen family bonds
Reduce conflicts around decision-making
Promote self-advocacy and confidence in individuals with disabilities
Highlight how families can learn new ways to support their loved ones, such as by fostering problem-solving and decision-making skills.
We will also discuss real life examples.
Presenter Bio
Presenter Bio
TRACEY MANZ, Project Manager-Family Resource Network of Ohio
TRACEY MANZ, Project Manager-Family Resource Network of Ohio
Tracey Manz serves as the Project Manager for the Family Resource Network of Ohio and the Nisonger Aspirations program. She is a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador and provides training on its framework and principles throughout the state. As a parent of an adult on the autism spectrum, Tracey has developed a passion for helping individuals with IDD and DD to self-advocate, work towards independence, and maximize their full potential. Through her work with Nisonger Aspirations, Tracey has established a network of professionals who specialize in assisting parents and caregivers of those with special needs by providing education and necessary resources. She previously held the position of 2019-2020 LEND Family Trainee.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
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