Self-Determination Conference:
Growing Stronger Together
October 18-20, 2021

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* 1. Please tell us whether you are:

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* 2. Were you satisfied with what you learned at the conference?

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* 3. Please let us know how strongly you disagree or agree with the following statements:
As a result of participating in this conference:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I will get more connected and involved with my community (or help others to do so)
I will make more choices about what is important to me in my life (or will help someone else)
I have more resources to get the life I want (or help others do so)

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* 4. Did you make at least one new social connection at the conference?

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* 5. How would you rate the presentation you went to on Tuesday from 10:45-11:45? (Sessions 1-6)

  Not good Good Excellent N/A - I didn't attend this session
Session 1:  Relationship Boundaries in the Workplace and the Community
Session 2:  Respite Care Certificate Program
Session 3:  Strengthen your Community Ties through Clubs and Organizations
Session 4:  Youth Voice, Youth Choice - Supported Decision-Making
Session 5:  Technology First-Strategies for Increased Independence and Stronger Social Connections
Session 6:  Preparing Together: Growing a Safer Community

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* 6. How would you rate the presentation you went to on Tuesday from 1:30-2:30? (Sessions 7-12)

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Session 7:  Bridging the Gap: Taking Charge of Your Health
Session 8:  Gender & Sexual Orientation: Strength Through Knowledge, Growth Through Understanding
Session 9:  From Mindfulness to Empowerment - Helping Self-Advocates to Take the Lead in Teaching Others
Session 10:  Growing Stronger with Diversity
Session 11:  Growing Stronger by Staying Health and Active
Session 12: Decision-Making Makes Me Strong and Independent 

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* 7. How would you rate the presentation you went to on Tuesday from 3:15-4:15? (Sessions 13-18)

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Session 13:  Stronger Together: A Candid Discussion about Relationships and Marriage
Session 14:  Writing Plans Together: Living a Life, Not a Plan
Session 15:  Knowing Your Rights
Session 16:  Hobbies, Health and Happiness
Session 17:  Getting Financially Fit
Session 18:  Making Connections During a Pandemic: Online Dating Safety

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* 8. How would you rate the presentation you went to on Wednesday from 10:45-11:15? (Sessions 19-24)

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Session 19:  Making Sporting Events Accessible
Session 20:  A Place of One's Own
Session 21:  Finding My Forever Family (Coming to America)
Session 22:  Exploring High School Booster Clubs for more Community Involvement
Session 23:  Don't Apologize
Session 24:  A Story of Perseverance and Determination

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* 9. How would you rate the presentation you went to on Wednesday from 12:30-1:30? (Sessions 25-30)

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Session 25:  Growing into Your Community: What's After High School?
Session 26:  Conversations around COVID-19
Session 27:  Living Well - Healthy, Safe and Connected Toolkit for Self-Advocates
Session 28:  Using Plain Language
Session 29:  Employer Authority 101
Session 30:  The Other Side of The Door - Race and Equity

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* 10. What is the most important message you will “take away” from the conference? What action will you take next?

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* 11. Will you increase your advocacy because you attended this conference?

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* 12. Are you better able to say what you want or need because you attended this conference?

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* 13. Will you now participate in advocacy activities because you attended this conference?

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* 14. Will you now participate on an advisory board, committee, or serve in a leadership position (such as People First, a parent/teacher organization, a community board, etc.) because you attended the conference?

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* 15. Do you have suggestions for how we can improve the Self-Determination Conference for next year?

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* 16. Please tell us whether you are:
** The following questions are optional and are only used to help us understand if we are reaching diverse populations

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* 17. Do you identify as:

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* 18. Which of the following best describes the area that you live in?

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