Do you see life as a journey? Are you looking for a path that empowers you? We are a group of self-advocates with developmental or intellectual disabilities who believe self-determination is essential to living our best life--the life we all deserve. This channel is dedicated to sharing our voices about making choices and speaking up for ourselves. We celebrate successes and show that, through perseverance, anything is possible. Here you can connect with other self-advocates and people who support us.

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Self-determination: “You MAKE CHOICES about your life.

Self-advocate: You SPEAK UP for yourself.”

For information on Self-Determination, visit: https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/self-determination/

The Self-Determination Channel is a project of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: https://wi-bpdd.org/

These 5 qualities help me be a successful self-advocate and employee | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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These 5 qualities help me be a successful self-advocate and employee | Self-Determination | WBPDD
Looking people in the eye doesn't come naturally to me | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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Looking people in the eye doesn't come naturally to me | Self-Determination | WBPDD
Introducing SDC’s New Channel Host!” | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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Introducing SDC’s New Channel Host!” | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
It's important for me to advocate for what I believe in | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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It's important for me to advocate for what I believe in | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What do you want people to know about you? | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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What do you want people to know about you? | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
Story Studio video: What are you proud of? Part 2 | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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Story Studio video: What are you proud of? Part 2 | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
Disability Pride Festival - 2023 | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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Disability Pride Festival - 2023 | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
What change would you like to see in the disability community? | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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What change would you like to see in the disability community? | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
LGBTQ+ We are out there. You are not alone. | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
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LGBTQ+ We are out there. You are not alone. | Self-Determination | Wisconsin BPDD
Your own personal story matters | Self-Determination | WI Board for People w/ Develop. Disabilities
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Your own personal story matters | Self-Determination | WI Board for People w/ Develop. Disabilities
Mental Health and LGBTQ+ | Self-Determination | WI Board for People w/ Developmental Disabilities
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Mental Health and LGBTQ+ | Self-Determination | WI Board for People w/ Developmental Disabilities
I separate my food and that's OK | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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I separate my food and that's OK | Self-Determination | WBPDD
I calm myself with fidgets | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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I calm myself with fidgets | Self-Determination | WBPDD
Cindy and I feel different about mascots | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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Cindy and I feel different about mascots | Self-Determination | WBPDD
Felicia and I take things literally | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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Felicia and I take things literally | Self-Determination | WBPDD
You have the right to say no | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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You have the right to say no | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What are your thoughts about advocacy? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What are your thoughts about advocacy? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What would you like to say to other self-advocates? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What would you like to say to other self-advocates? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What videos do you want to see in 2024? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What videos do you want to see in 2024? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
The caregiver crisis is real | Proloquo2Go | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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The caregiver crisis is real | Proloquo2Go | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What is it like to be a Channel host? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What is it like to be a Channel host? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What is something that you have done that you are proud of? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What is something that you have done that you are proud of? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
I am proud to be who I am today. | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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I am proud to be who I am today. | Self-Determination | WBPDD
What is your dream for your future? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
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What is your dream for your future? | Self-Determination | WBPDD
Keep being you | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Keep being you | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Friendships | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Friendships | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Keynote: Opportunities have changed my life! Building Self-Advocacy leadership skills.
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Keynote: Opportunities have changed my life! Building Self-Advocacy leadership skills.
Keynote: Building Curiosity, Courage and Mindfulness
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Keynote: Building Curiosity, Courage and Mindfulness
Diehard Award: Advocate Elsa Diaz Bautista
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Diehard Award: Advocate Elsa Diaz Bautista
Building a Bridge from Youth to Adult Healthcare
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Building a Bridge from Youth to Adult Healthcare