Self-Advocacy

Our mission is to teach individuals with disabilities to be their own best self-advocate and to educate them, as well as parents, caregivers, professionals or community resources.

What is Self-Advocacy?

Speaking up for yourself

Asking for what you need

Negotiating for yourself

Knowing your rights and responsibilities

Using resources that you may need

My Life / My Self Determination

Choosing where you live and who you want to live with.

Making choices on how to spend your money.

Building Relationships and choosing your circle of friends.

Making choices where you want to shop.

Choosing what you want to eat.

Choosing where you want to worship.

Choosing how you want to manage your transportation.

Choosing who you want to work for you.

Taking charge of your health. Remember it’s about taking control of your life, making choices and decisions for yourself.