Posts by Green Mountain Self-Advocates
How to Keep Self-Advocacy Groups Going
This resource shares ideas and strategies to help self-advocacy groups stay strong and active over time. It explains the importance of good planning, strong leadership, and making sure everyone in…
Read MoreEmployment and Benefits
This resource explains how work and benefits can fit together for people with disabilities. It helps people understand that they can work and earn money without losing all of their…
Read MoreDoctors and Nurses Knowing How to Talk to People With Disabilities
This resource focuses on how doctors and nurses can better communicate with people with disabilities. It shares real experiences from self-advocates about challenges they face in healthcare, such as not…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights! Speak Up!
Everyone who receives developmental services has rights — and it’s important to know what they are! In this fun and powerful video created by Green Mountain Self-Advocates, self-advocates share stories…
Read MoreSlipping Through the Cracks When Trying to Get Services
This resource explains what it means when people “fall through the cracks” in services and supports. It shows how systems can fail when no one takes responsibility, when services don’t…
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