Ways to Advocate
Use your ears and body to practice ___________ listening when others are speaking.
active
Which department works with families and children?
Children & Youth Services
A _____ term goal is one I want to get done soon.
short
If I need more things to read I can go to:
-Huntsville Public Library or Cedar Canoe Books
A good self-advocate makes their _______ heard!
voice
Which department supports people in the community and at work?
Community Participation (CP)
A _____ term goal is one that is made up of short-term goals and happens over a period of time.
long
I love to play video games. Where can I hang out in town?
The Portal!
Name places where you can be a self-advocate:
Everywhere! School, home, work, in your town, Community Living Huntsville, etc.
Which department supports people in their own homes?
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Name one short term goal you have:
My short term goal is _____________
_______ Hall is where local laws and issues are discussed.
Town
Before you can advocate, you must decide on what is ________ to you.
important
Name one thing Community Living Huntsville can improve on:
They can improve on _______________
Name one long term goal you have:
My long term goal is to _________________.
I want to meet a friend to discuss advocacy goals over coffee. Where can I go in town?
Downtown Espresso or Affogato!