General self advocacy
What do Self-Advocates do?
Speak Up For themselves.
Make Decisions about their own lives.
Just as important to know as one's weaknesses are their_____
Strengths
A set of laws that ensure equal rights and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the United States.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
To have good communication we need to be what two things?
A Good Talker, and a Good Listener
What NFL games are played on Christmas day?
Browns vs Packers
or
Colts vs Cardinals
An Opportunity for self-advocates to gain the knowledge to succeed and make decisions about their own lives.
Why Self-Advocacy is Important
Knowing your support needs helps you to set and achieve_____
Goals and dreams
Self-Advocacy is part of what movement?
The Civil Rights Movement
What type of question can we ask to learn more about someone or something?
An open ended question.
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas" what does Lucy want for a gift?
Real Estate
Self advocacy can begin _______
TODAY!
An ongoing process that happens through person centered conversations and activities. When the individual understands all the options and the risks vs the benefits of their decision.
Informed Choice
This rule changes means people receiving services should have full access to the community.
What is HCBS
Communication is something we have to __________ to get better at.
Practice
Who told Rudolph "I think you are cute?"
Clarice
"Nothing About Us, Without Us."
Having the choice to take a risk, learn from a risk, and experiencing the positive and negative from that.
Dignity of Risk
When was the new rule for HCBS released?
2014
Asking a question if we don't understand or to make sure we understand is called
Asking a Clarifying Question
What are the four main food groups that Buddy the Elf eats from?
Candy
Candy Corn
Syrup
Sugar
Where can Self-Advocacy Happen?
Everywhere.
In their home, community, a their PCP meeting, and more
Name a Decision Making Strategy
Rational Decision-Making Process
Supported Decision Making
Person Centered Planning and Goal Setting
Who should your services be about?
YOU!
Saying what you want or need is part of
Communication and Self-Advocacy
What did Buddy eat at the doctors office?
Cotton Balls