Posts by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Plain Language
Learn how to write using Plain Language. It saves time and makes it easier for all people to understand what you have to say. Use these resources to learn: to write sentences in a way that most people can understand how to put words and pictures on a page that is easy to read what to…
Read MoreLearn How to Become a Peer Supporter of a Person who was Abused
We are teaching these classes to help self-advocates become “peer supporters”. Peer supporters gain information and tools during this course that will help them close the gaps between the person who was hurt and the programs that can help them. We don’t want to replace these programs. We just want to make it easier for…
Read MoreClasses About Sexual Violence
Peer To Peer: Bridging the Gap through Self-Advocacy Here are two resources to use to teach 4 classes about Sexual Violence. Here is a guide for leaders with disabilities on how to teach the classes. There is also a workbook to be used by people taking the classes. The third resource is a manual that…
Read MoreClasses About Domestic Violence
Peer-to-Peer: Bridging the Gap Through Self-Advocacy Here are three resources to use to teach 4 classes about Domestic Violence. Here is a guide for leaders with disabilities on how to teach the classes. There is a workbook to be used by people taking the classes. The third resource is a manual that will help you…
Read MoreMy Voice Counts: Supported Decision Making, An Alternative to Guardianship
This guide will give you ideas in 5 different areas of Supported Decision Making: Understanding Supported Decision Making as an Alternative to Guardianship How to Organize Your Ideas About What You Would Like to Do and What You Might Need How to Choose the Right People to Be a Part of Your Support Team How…
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