Week 1: Independence
People have different ideas about independence. For some, it means living on their own. For others, it’s about getting the support they need to make choices and live the life they want.
Watch
Watch the video and think about what independence means to you.
Think about it – talk about it
Watching by yourself? Think about your answers.
Watching with a group? Talk about your answers together.
- What was the Olmstead case about?
- What does James say about where people should live?
- What does independence mean to you?
Build your story
Open your Journal to Week 1.
Don’t have it yet? Download it once. Then keep adding to the same journal each week.
Finish this sentence: Independence means ____________.
Take action
- Tell someone what independence means to you.
- Share this post on social media. You can copy and paste:
People with disabilities have the right to live, work, and be part of their communities. Check out the Five Weeks of Independence series. It’s totally free from Self-Advocate Network! https://selfadvocatenetwork.com/five-weeks-of-independence/
Keep going
Want to see the rest of the series? Explore all five weeks.