Virginia Seeks Applications for a Self-Determination Demonstration Project

April 30, 2001 Virginia Seeks Applications for a Self-Determination Demonstration Project The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services is seeking applications for a Self-Determination Demonstration Project for the Office of Mental Retardation (OMR). "Self determination is a process by which consumers and families exercise greater control of services through individual budgets and consumer/family directed services," explained Dave Ray, Grant and Contracts Manager with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. Families of mentally retarded people, and not agencies, determine the type of training and treatment programs their loved . . .