Schools must facilitate all students' efforts to satisfy genetically programmed basic needs for survival, belonging, power, freedom, and fun. A school's culture is found in its artifacts and daily rituals. In a school committed to advisement and advocacy, caring is an obvious cultural symbol. (Contains 11 references.) (MLH)

This issue of "Transition Summary" contains articles about self-determination and becoming a good self-advocate, with each article reflecting the experience of someone who has grown up with a disability. "The Many Facets of Self-Determination" (Michael Ward) discusses the concept of self-determination; offers an historical perspective of the…

This manual is designed to provide adolescents and young adults who have disabilities with a blueprint for setting and achieving goals, making decisions, acquiring needed supports, and achieving a self-determined and sustainable lifestyle. A planning process called Group Action Planning is used as a foundation for self-determination, with…