To support youth as they develop their best lives, consider the importance of self-advocacy and planning. To make sure everyone is working toward the same goals, encourage families to set high expectations and develop a vision for what a good life looks like for their child.
Overview
Use the Charting the LifeCourse framework to help youth develop a vision for their future and discover what it takes to live their best lives.
Self-awareness
Help youth understand their traits, feelings, motivations and actions, as well as recognize how they're perceived by others.
Developing a vision
Help youth develop a vision for their best life.
Advocating for a best life
Help youth develop self-advocacy skills and an understanding of disability awareness and disability rights.
Planning for a best life
Help youth establish goals and identify steps to reach those goals.