2025-04-292025-04-290000http://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/543At CEAD, empowerment means enabling individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by offering choices, building knowledge and skills, promoting personal growth, and supporting self-advocacy. It also involves recognizing potential conflicts as people assert more control over their lives. The focus is on creating opportunities rather than prescribing solutions. Empowerment enhances both individual self-worth and their impact on systems and services.enEmpowermentKnowledgeIndependenceConflictSkillsArticle