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Connections: How "self-direction" enables people with disabilities to live more independent lives

An emerging model called self-direction is enabling people with disabilities to live more independent lives. Self-directed individuals choose where they live, they design their own days and activities, and they have more control over the funding they receive for daily support services.

While the model has produced positive results for people in our community, advocates say not everyone knows about it or understands the process well. We discuss what self-direction means, and we hear from people in our community who are navigating the process. Our guests:

Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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