MY PAST

My name is Kameron.  After I graduated from High School, I was placed with a Community Services Provider where I received day services.  I did not like it much because it was difficult to work with so many different people that were replaced, in a short period of time.  I wanted to do the things that liked.  I like to do things at my own pace and choose the things that make me happy.  Now, with the help from the DDA and my mom, I can choose how I want to spend my day and hire my own personal support staff and services. 

I can now work at my own pace.  I like going to the library a lot.  I can check out books and learn about new things.  I like to go grocery shopping and buy my own groceries and my favorite treats. Sometimes I go to the neighborhood park and meet the park ranger.  I help with the animals when the park staff let me help.  I accepted a volunteer position at the local Mission food pantry.  I enjoy bagging fruits and vegetables for people who need help.  My mom helps me sometimes write down the things I want to say and helps me create my best Person-Centered Plan.

I like to volunteer in my community.  I want to work, and I plan to get vocational supports to help me get the kind of job that I like.  The supports will help me learn more about the job and help me with any challenges.  I am grateful for the opportunity to choose and hire my own personal supports staff. 

My VALUES

V= Vision   A= Access   L= Lifestyle   U= Unique   E= Expectation   S=Success

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” – Martin Luther King