Self-advocates are people with disabilities (PwD) who speak up for themselves. Self-advocates can speak up to make big changes that affect many people. Other times, self-advocates speak up to make changes in their own lives.
Self-advocates need education and training to take control of their lives. Self-advocates learn about leadership, advocacy, and other areas that they choose.
Human Rights Training for Self-Advocates
Teka Harris, DDS Human Rights Specialist for the Central West Region, and James Miller, Self-Advocacy Regional Coordinator for the Western Region are pleased to present this human rights training for self-advocates entitled, “My Life, My Rights, My Way!”
Watch “My Life, My Rights, My Way” on YouTube
PowerPoint Slides for “My Life, My Rights, My Way”
Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) Self-advocacy Leadership Series (SALS)
The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) is an eight-class series that focuses on the fundamentals of leadership.
The SALS is designed for young adults with ID/DD between the ages 17-22, and is also available for older adult groups.
The goal is to improve soft skills in the following areas:
communication
listening
teamwork
self-awareness
problem solving and negotiation
Employment First Massachusetts Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy
Development of self-determination and self-advocacy skills for youth with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities), with a focus on employment.
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the United State’s national self-advocacy organization. We are a national board of regional representatives and members from every state in the US.
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Fact Sheet last updated on: 7/30/2024
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