Self-Determination

"Self-determination allows me the opportunity to enhance my quality of life."

a participant in Self-determination

Self-determination seeks to give persons with developmental disabilities, their guardians and/or families, the opportunity to choose or create supports that will meet the preferred lifestyle of the individual.

"Self-determination has been a literal life saver for my loved one. It has allowed her to build the life she enjoys."

from a guardian

• Develop a plan for your preferred lifestyle
• Explore creative ways to achieve the plan
• Develop individual budget with the funding you have
• Allow individuals and/or families to be decision makers concerning the supports
• Opportunities to learn by making choices
• Be the driving force in your plan

Gain more control over how funds are expended. Take on the responsibility of directing your services. Be the active, contributing member in your community.

Newsletter

Self Determination publishes a newsletter about the program. New issues are mailed to individuals receiving Self Determination services. The newsletters are also available here in an Adobe "pdf" file.

2008 Newsletters
• September, 2008 - Newsletter
• June, 2008 - Newsletter
• March, 2008 - Newsletter

2007 Newsletters
• December, 2007
• September, 2007
• June, 2007
• March, 2007

"Self-determination has been a blessing to our son & our family. It provides our son with flexibility and high quality of care."

from a parent

K-PASS

An additional resource of interest for participants in the Self-Determination program is the K-PASS toolkit developed by the University of Kansas, in cooperation with several agencies throughout the state, including TARC and the Shawnee County CDDO. For more information, or to download this document, please see the K-PASS page on the Shawnee County CDDO web site at http://www.sncddo.org/k-pass.htm.

Self Determination Forms:

• 2008 Self-Determination Processing Calendar (pdf)
  
• Click here to view or download the TARC Self Determination Services application form.
  
• Click here to view or download the Self Determination Participant Employment application form.
  You will also need the following forms from US and KS Government web sites:
  • IRS Form-W4
  • INS/DHS Form-I9
  • KS Form K4

  Note: These files are in the PDF format.
  If you do not have a PDF reader on your computer,
  a free one may be found at http://www.adobe.com.

" As I get to know the Self-determination staff, I have found that they are really there for the participants and I really like having them a part of my son's team."

from a parent

Contact Information

For additional information about Self-Determination services, please contact:

• Mitzie Tyree, Self-Determination Director
  • eMail:
  • 785-232-0597 Ext. 315
• Dolores Cummings, Self-Determination Coordinator
  • eMail:
  • 785-232-0597 Ext 313
• TARC Self Determination
  • 2701 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka KS 66611
  • 785-232-0597
  • http://www.tarcinc.org/selfdetermination.htm