This section includes stories of individuals with disabilities and/or their families who are living or striving to live self-determined lives within their communities.  Each individual is unique and is experiencing different issues, challenges, barriers, and successes.  All have dreams and goals for the future and a desire to participate in their communities.

We hope that the stories touch you and encourage you.  As you read them take time to reflect on your own life.  Perhaps you too would like to share your story here.  Individuals are encouraged to mail or to The Arc.  Please indicate that it is a self-determination story.