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Self-Determination
(Total Run-time: 10:52)
Wendy Wood, Associate Professor
Dept. of Counseling, Special Ed., & Child Development
Univ. of North Carolina, Charlotte
Larry Cooper, Self-Advocate
Larry was the Self-Advocate of the Year for the ARC of Mecklenburg Co. Five years ago, he said he wanted a real job and a place of his own. Larry now works at Harris Teeter and volunteers at a hospital. Recently he made his dream come true by buying his own condo despite the fact that many people could only see the reasons why he shouldn't. Larry shares his story in his interview with Wendy Wood during a SetNet telecast.
Video Transcript (Text)
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Video Part One (2:57)
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Video Part Two (4:12)
- Video Part Three (3:43)
Additional Resources
Glossary of Self-Determination Terms
Tips to Remember with Assisting People with Severe Disabilities in their Advocacy Efforts
