Which principle focuses on control over money to purchase supports?

Which principle focuses on control over money to purchase supports?

• A. Freedom
• B. Authority
• C. Support
• D. Confirmation

Answer: (B)

Authority is the principle that gives a person control over their funds to buy the supports they need. In person-centered planning, the individual directs how money is spent, choosing services and items that align with their goals. This emphasis on budgeting and decision-making supports self-determination, letting someone hire a preferred direct support worker or purchase assistive technology that best fits their needs. Freedom is about independence in general but doesn’t specifically address control of money for supports. Support refers to the help received, not who directs and spends the funds. Confirmation isn’t about resource control or purchasing supports.

Authority is the principle that gives a person control over their funds to buy the supports they need. In person-centered planning, the individual directs how money is spent, choosing services and items that align with their goals. This emphasis on budgeting and decision-making supports self-determination, letting someone hire a preferred direct support worker or purchase assistive technology that best fits their needs. Freedom is about independence in general but doesn’t specifically address control of money for supports. Support refers to the help received, not who directs and spends the funds. Confirmation isn’t about resource control or purchasing supports.