to act as one's own agent (Wehmeyer, 1992). Individuals with increased self-determination
may act according to their beliefs and preferences more than individuals who are less self-
determined, which in turn may lead to increased decision-making opportunities.
Encouraging self-determination is a key strategy to reduce disparities faced by individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD; Shogren, Wehmeyer, Reese, & …