You will be able to share actionable goals regarding your self advocacy.
Objectives
Our Training Coordinator and guest speaker(s) will guide you through the lessons below. One leasson will be done each month. We would like you to grow througout the learning process and be involved in all of the leassons.
You will receive lessons and materials for each session you attend and a workbook folder to keep your resources. Since we are designing this course to build on each lesson you will be asked to bring your workbook materials each lesson.
Summary
Throughout this course we will discuss your rights, goal setting/planning, creating your support circle, your health (communication and living to your fullest), telling your story, voting/influencing legislation, understanding finances and how you can continue advocating for yourself once the course if finished.
Lessons
January-Self Advocates: Assert and communicate their rights
February-Self Advocates: Set and achieve their golas
March-Self Advocates: Understand and Build and use a circle of support
April-Self Advocates: Understand and communicate their health
May-Self Advocates: Take steps to live well
June-Self Advocates: Check in with their goals
July-Self Advocates: Tell their story effectively
August-Self Advocates: Make a plan to vote
September-Self Advocates: Know how to influence legislation
October-Self Advocates: Understand their financial situation
November-Self Advocates: Plan for emergencies
December-Self Advocates: Keep speaking up to make a difference
At a Glance
Registration
- Open now through January
- Classes to start early January. More details to come.
Schedule
- One meeting per month
- Meeting is 1.5 – 2 hours
- Members will commit to attend all year
Cost
- Direct cost: $15 per class
- Snacks and workbook materials
