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Principles
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| Freedom | The ability for an individual together with freely chosen family and friends to plan a life with necessary support rather than purchase a program |
| Authority | The ability for a person (with a social support network or circle if needed) to control a certain sum of dollars in order to purchase services |
| Support | The arranging of resources and personnel, both formal and informal, that will assist an individual to live a life in the community rich in community affiliations |
| Responsibility | The acceptance of a valued role in a person's community through competitive employment, organizational affiliations, spiritual development, and general caring of other in the community, as well as accountability for spending public dollars in ways that are life-enhancing for individuals |
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