Posts by Green Mountain Self-Advocates
Setting Goals for the New Year
Think about all the different parts of your life. Are you happy with how things are going in these areas of your life? Are there any changes you want to…
Read MoreDealing with Scams and Abuse: Internet and Phone Safety
People trying to get your money or hurt you is a big problem for people with disabilities. This Plain Language booklet was made by self-advocates. It explains some of the…
Read MoreA Self-Advocate’s Guide To COVID
A Self-Advocate’s Guide To COVID Adapted from Green Mountain Self-Advocates, “A Self-Advocate’s Guide to COVID-19” Last Revised: August 2023 What is COVID-19? How do you get it? How can I…
Read MoreEnding Subminimum Wage
Fifteen states have passed laws to eliminate subminimum wages for people with disabilities. SARTAC provided an update on efforts to move people out of sheltered workshops to working real jobs for…
Read MoreBody Mapping
Learn how self-advocates make drawings to show doctors how they are feeling. They use stickers, colors, and words to describe what is happening in their bodies. You do not need to know…
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