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Choice Is More Than Picking
When we think about choice, we often think about offering someone two options:
"Would you like tea or coffee?"
"Would you like the blue top or the red top?"
These are choices, and everyday choices are important.
But meaningful choice is much broader.
People should have opportunities to influence both the small everyday decisions and the bigger decisions in their lives.
This might include:
- What they eat and drink
- What they wear
- How they spend their time
- When they get up and go to bed
- Who they spend time with
- Their relationships
- How they spend their money
- Where they go
- What activities they participate in
- How their home looks
- Who provides their support
- Education and employment
- Where and with whom they live
- Their goals for the future
Choice is also about being able to say:
- No.
- Not now.
- I've changed my mind.
- I don't like that.
- I'd like something different.
People may need support to understand options, communicate preferences or make decisions.
The amount and type of support someone needs will vary.
The aim is not to make decisions for people simply because decision-making is difficult.
It is to provide the support they need to have as much influence and control over their own life as possible.
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