My Health. My Wellness. Toolkit
What does it mean to be active in your health and wellness?
Self-determination is an important part of being active in your health and wellness. To be self-determined means to set your own life goals and make your own decisions.
Whether you decide to go to your doctor’s visits alone, or with a support person, it is important that you have a say in the health decisions being made.
Self-Determination and
Your Health
A large part of self-determination is setting your own goals. When it comes to your health, it is important to set health goals for yourself and to talk with your doctor to figure out the best way to reach your goals. Everybody’s health goals will look different. Some examples of health goals could be to get better sleep during the week or to drink more water throughout the day.
Tips for Being Active in Your Health and Wellness
Know Yourself
Know Yourself so that you are better able to identify your goals and needs.
Communicate
Communicate your interests, needs, and decisions with your doctors and others.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights so that you can identify and advocate for any supports and accommodations you need.
Connect
Connect and engage with fellow self-advocates in your community.
Additional Resources For Staying Active In Your Health Care
- The Toolkit Resources provides the resources you need to be active in your healthcare. The resources in your toolkit are meant to help guide you through each step of your healthcare journey.
- Check out the COVID-19 Resource Page for more information on COVID-19 and where to access COVID-related resources such as nearby pharmacies, vaccines, and test kits.