What is self-advocacy?

People with disabilities speaking up for themselves, making decisions about their lives, and taking action to claiming their rights.

Being more involved with your life.

Speaking up for others that can’t speak.

Teaching people skills to help them make small and big decisions.

Self-Advocacy is about working together.

Self-Advocacy is about having fun.

Being able to communicate what you want.

Working toward being more independent by NOT being a victim.

Learning to speak up and knowing how to ask for what you need.

Taking charge of your life and expanding your potential by knowing who you are, what you want, and what you need to get it.