My Advocacy Journey & What Professionals Need to Know! Join Susan Parker as she shares her self-advocacy and self-determination journey, including lessons learned. She will provide tips and resource to promote self-determination in your local communities and with the people you serve. She will explore with you to ways to find each person’s unique gifts and talents.
Be an Ally: Join Julie Petty as she discusses the need for individuals to have Allies. Everyone needs support. Children with disabilities rely on their family for support. As a person grows older the type of support changes and there is a need to switch from ‘advocating for’ to ‘advocating with’. Learn the best way to support people with disabilities as an ally, whether you are a family member, support staff or other supporter.
Good Life Books: Amanda Koch will share her experience in working with others to create a picture scrapbook using Charting the LifeCourse Tools.
Shared Meaning and Getting on the Same Page: Dr. Michael Abel will share with you tips for making sure you are understood.
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