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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaGYJTeA9FA

Resource Description

Introduction: This summary explores supported decision-making for students with disabilities. It looks at how schools and vocational programs can help young people make choices about their education and future jobs.

Resource Summary

Content Summary: Supported decision-making helps students with disabilities take charge of their own lives. Instead of having others make choices for them, these students learn to make decisions with help and guidance. Many schools still push parents to get guardianship, which takes away a student's freedom to choose. The key is teaching students how to make good choices from an early age. When students join their school meetings and talk about their goals, they become more confident. They learn to speak up for themselves and understand what they want in life. Vocational rehabilitation programs play a big role in this process. These programs help students find jobs and learn work skills. They focus on what the student wants, not what others think is best. Students get support to understand job options and make choices about their careers. Research shows that students who make their own choices do better in school and work. They feel more happy and independent. Learning to make decisions starts early and continues through school and into adult life. Schools and job support programs need to work together. They should help students learn how to choose what's best for them. This means listening to the student and giving them tools to understand their options. Some people assume that students with disabilities can't make their own choices; however this is far from the truth. With the right support, these students can learn to make great decisions about their education, jobs, and life. Supported decision-making is about trust and believing in a student's ability to grow and choose their own path. The goal is to help students become strong, independent adults who can make their own choices. This approach gives students confidence and helps them build the life they want.