2024 SARTAC Zoom Meetings
Many valuable resources have been shared during SARTAC's weekly online Zoom meetings. Below you will find links to the presentations, videos, guides and more.
December 5, 2024 - Social Media Education Around Misinformation and Disinformation
September 26, 2024 - Voting Information from Connecticut
Connecticut - Self Advocate Coordinator
Presentation by Natasha Cole
Self-Advocate Coordinator
August 22, 2024 - Self Esteem
What is self-esteem?
Tips for self-advocacy groups to help build strong self-esteem
August 15, 2024 - Voting Basics
SARTAC shares a few tools and tips to share with your groups on:
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- How to check to see if you are registered to vote
- Non-bias resources to compare the candidates
- How to find out what is on your ballot!
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August 8, 2024 - How to Apply to be on the SARTAC Advisory Committee
Click here to apply
August 5, 2024 - Laying Out Easy Read Documents
Learn how to use computer programs like InDesign or Illustrator to format plain language and Easy Read documents
August 1, 2024 - Earn Money By Doing Plain Language Projects
This session is for self-advocacy organizations. It is about how self-advocacy groups can make money
- through focus groups
- writing new documents
- translating or taking complicated information and making it easier to understand
July 25, 2024 - Sexuality Education Resources
SARTAC reviewed and is recommending these sexuality education videos and curriculums created by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
July 18, 2024 - Tips for Engaging with Policymakers
We shared and discussed tips and tools to help people with disabilities share their stories.
July 11, 2024 - How Person Centered Planning is Working for Us
SARTAC shared a list of federal rules for person centered planning. We will spend most of our time in small group discussions.
July 8, 2024 - Laying Out Easy Read Documents
Learn how to use computer programs like InDesign or Illustrator to format plain language and Easy Read documents
June 24, 2024 - Easy Read iCons
You don’t need to be able to draw to make great icons for Easy Read documents. Learn how in this webinar!
June 13, 2024 - ABLE Accounts
The Rules Have Changed: With Able You Can Save More Than $2000 and Not Lose Your Benefits.
Amazing, right? Have you heard about ABLE Accounts? Now, you can save hundreds of dollars without getting into trouble with Social Security or Medicaid.
June 10, 2024 - Easy Read Text
A Webinar for Government and Non-Profits
Writing in Easy Read text is different than writing in plain language. Learn what makes Easy Read text unique and important. Learn how to write in Easy Read text — in this webinar!
Click here to access the recording that includes interpreters for the Deaf and Live Captioning.
June 6, 2024 - Leadership Skills
Leadership is about what we do.
It’s not about the role we are in.
For example, our groups have presidents and chairs. Leadership is not about your title but really about what actions you take when you are in that job to create change.
May 30, 2024 - NEW Access Rule
There are MORE NEW RULES for our services. Medicaid calls them HCBS Access Rules. The NEW RULES came out April 22nd.
These rules want to improve your access to Medicaid services. They also want to improve the quality of services you get.
Click here for Plain Language Booklet Introducing the Access Rule
May 29, 2024 - Plain Language
A Webinar for Government and Non-Profits Agencies.
Plain language writing makes your work better — and it’s more accessible for people with disabilities and English language learners. Learn the ins and outs of plain language in this webinar. Click here for slides
May 15, 2024 - Voting on Discussion Topics for Our Zoom Meetings
On May 2nd 50+ leaders of the self-advocacy movement generated a list of discussion topics for our weekly Zoom meetings to be held during the summer and fall. On May 15th we used the Mentimeter App and the Zoom chat feature to vote on our top topics.
May 6, 2024 - Overview of Accessible Formats
A Webinar for Government and Non-Profits Agencies. Why write in accessible formats? What’s the difference between plain language and Easy Read? What principles should everyone follow when writing in an accessible way? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this brief introductory webinar, with time for questions and answers. Click here for slides
April 25, 2024 - Training New Support Staff
During this session, we discussed why it’s important for self-advocates to train new staff on how to work with people with disabilities. We covered a variety of ways that staff can support the people they work with.
April 18, 2024 - Dating on the Internet
A lot of people are interested in dating online. Today, we talked about choosing an app, creating a profile, avoiding scams, and the dos and don’ts of online dating.
SARTAC is not recommending online dating. We are providing safety information.
April 11, 2024 - Helping People with a Disability in Crisis
This session is about helping people with disabilities deal with crises. We will give tips and share ideas on how to best support people in crisis.
April 4, 2024 - How to Be a Good Ally
An ally, also called an advisor or facilitator, is someone who helps your group in many ways. Different groups might call this person by different names, but we'll use all these terms. Often, groups have an ally who does not have a disability.
Learn how to work with your organization’s advisors, avoid problems, and keep control of your group.
March 21, 2024 - Two Topics
Presenter: Dora Martinez, SARTAC Fellow
Dora worked with the Nevada DD Council on Voting and Leadership resources.
Click here for the Presentation by Dora Martinez
Presentation: Dos and Don'ts When Looking at the Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse.
Share this resource with self-advocacy groups
Click here for 2024 Safety Information for Solar Eclipse in Plain Language
March 14, 2024 - Disability Safety Toolkit
This new toolkit is available in Spanish and English.
Find out how you can use it with your self-advocacy group.
March 7, 2024 - Being Included in Society - What Does it Mean?
46 self-advocates from across the country shared examples
February 29, 2024 - Kitchen Safety: Tips on How to Stay Safe in Your Kitchen
SARTAC shared resources for teaching safety skills in the kitchen
February 22, 2024 - Planning Vacations and Hotel Accessibility
Tips on how to advocate for accessibility rights.
Tips on how to reduce stress when traveling.
February 15, 2024 - The Self-Advocate Artistic Movement
Ocean Poet is a SARTAC Fellow from St. Paul, Minnesota
Ocean's created art workshops that explore the power of art as a form of self-advocacy.
Ocean created painting and poetry workshops to bring my community together.
February 8, 2024 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Anna Montaldo is a SARTAC Fellow from St. Louis, Missouri
Anna's fellowship has been instrumental in enhancing her leadership and advocacy
skills.
February 1, 2024 - Liberty and Justice for All Means All!’
Kelsie Weaver is a SARTAC Fellow from Martins Ferry, Ohio
A look into Disabled Women and Girls’ Involvement with Civic Engagement.
January 25, 2023 - Tips for Running Groups When People Disagree
How to include members who do not get along.
January 18, 2024 - Crime Toward People with Intellectual Disabilities
How bad is it?
Join the discussion about how self-advocacy groups
are supporting our members in dealing with crime and abuse.