Taking Action on Things that Matter to you
Making Decisions for Yourself
Speaking Up for Yourself
What is self-advocacy?
200
Know your rights
What is the second step in self-advocating?
200
Gives you power
Puts you in the driver's seat to make your won decisions
Lets you take responsibility for your own life
Why is speaking up for yourself important?
300
Implement Your Self-Advocacy Plan
What is the 4th step in self-advocating?
300
People who feel they have no power
People who live in situations where they have few choices
People who live in situations where others make decisions for them
How can benefit from self-advocacy?
400
Review Your Progress
What is the 5th step in self-advocating?
400
Asking for order to be corrected when fast food worker gives you the wrong food
Asking roommates to pick up after themselves
Asking a friend to pay back money owed to you
What are examples of self-advocacy?
500
Develop a Self Advocacy Plan
What is the 3rd step in self-advocating?
500
First: you must know your rights
Second: you must know how to stand up for your rights