Self-determination means the individual has the right to?

Self-determination means the individual has the right to?

• A. Make choices about their own lives.
• B. Deny all services.
• C. Use only agency-provided options.
• D. Delegate all decisions to others.

Answer: (A)

Self-determination is the right to make choices about one’s own life and the supports they receive. It means the person should be involved in decisions about where to live, what activities to do, what goals to pursue, and who helps them, with appropriate supports to understand options and give informed consent. The focus is on autonomy and respect for the individual’s preferences, while still allowing help from trusted supporters when needed. Denying all services isn't consistent with self-determination because it removes the supports people may need to live safely and participate in their communities. Limiting options to only agency-provided ones narrows personal choice. Delegating all decisions to others eliminates the person's control over their life.

Self-determination is the right to make choices about one’s own life and the supports they receive. It means the person should be involved in decisions about where to live, what activities to do, what goals to pursue, and who helps them, with appropriate supports to understand options and give informed consent. The focus is on autonomy and respect for the individual’s preferences, while still allowing help from trusted supporters when needed.

Denying all services isn't consistent with self-determination because it removes the supports people may need to live safely and participate in their communities. Limiting options to only agency-provided ones narrows personal choice. Delegating all decisions to others eliminates the person's control over their life.