We all want lives that are filled with love, opportunity, respect and inclusion — and we want the same for our loved ones!  A good life is where people thrive as members of their community — pursuing their vocational and recreational interests, live in safe and loving homes, are good neighbors and volunteers and have meaningful, chosen relationships.

Watch this video to see what Oklahomans have to say about what makes their life a good one.

Discovery & Navigation: These are the resources and skills people need to:

• learn more about disability including best practices and values
• ability to navigate and access services
• advocate for services and policy change

Connecting and Networking: These are the resources people need to feel positive about their efforts:

• parent-to-parent support
• self-advocacy and family organizations
• sib-shops
• support groups
• professional counseling
• non-disability community support

Day-to-Day Services: These are instrumental supports:

• self/family-directed services
• transportation
• respite/childcare
• adaptive equipment
• home modifications
• financial assistance
• cash subsidies
• short/long term planning
• caregiver supports and training

CORE BELIEF: 

People with disabilities and their families have the right to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations just as others do in the community. 

We are supporting families when:

• Individuals have self-determination, interdependence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life
• Families can maximize their capacity, strengths and unique abilities to best nurture, love and support the individual to achieve their goal.

Click here to visit Life Course Planning Tools from Missouri’s Family to Family program.