Self-determination and self-advocacy are important concepts in the lives of all people, including people with intellectual and other disabilities. Self-determination and self-advocacy add to the range of life opportunities to which people with disabilities have access in the community. Experiencing a sense of self-determination and becoming a "self-advocate" through working with others for social change supports people with disabilities to have lives in the community that are personally challenging and rewarding.

• Definition of Self-Advocacy
  
  
• Definition of Self-Determination