Using the AHEAD Program Standards and Performance Indicators to promote self-determination in the daily practice of Office of Disability Services.

Research supports the promotion of self-determination in adults with disabilities. Those with well-developed self-determination skills typically experience greater academic success and financial independence than persons who are less self-determined. This article will help disability service professionals use selected items from the AHEAD Program Standards and Performance Indicators to enhance student outcomes by programmatically fostering self-determination.