This paper proposes a reflection on persons with intellectual disabilities self-determination capabilities. It aims to bring professionals and significant others alike to think about disability management best practices and the way they interact with them. Self-determination is key to the support and wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities. However, many find this concept difficult to understand and implement. This article has the objective to make the self-determination concept more accessible to the public and disseminate its principles to the concerned stakeholders.