I could be myself. I need role models who are good self-advocates and mentors. That will also help me be a good mentor for Edwin. When dreaming about the future it's important to think big. Without dreams a person isn't motivated to move ahead and may not know in which direction to move.
Visions move people closer to their dreams, within a time frame of five to ten years.
These goals are smaller pieces of the vision that can be accomplished within a year. It's also important to know what people and supports or resources are necessary or can be helpful in completing those goals. After Jerry and Cindy's explanation of a step in the planning process, each three-person team met to help its teen develop that step. By day's end, the teens all had Action Plans of goals and specific steps to complete within the coming year that will help them move toward their individual dreams and visions. I'm getting Bs in my high school classes now, and I've already received application information from two colleges.