Opinion: Giving more control to individuals with developmental disability

Susan Lucek the mother of Annalee, a daughter with a developmental disability, advocates for self-direction. “Using self-direction, we have hired staff who we know are trained and responsible and who have built an immediate personal relationship with Annalee. The quality of assistance she receives is wonderful. Most importantly, this approach to care fosters an environment for our daughter that allows her to grow, learn, and become more self-reliant.”