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Chapter 6

  • Self-advocacy and the self-advocacy movement
  • What is self-advocacy?
  • The self-advocacy movement
  • Who can be a self-advocate?
  • How can I self-advocate?
  • Saying “No!”
  • Talk to other people about yourself.
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Chapter 6 Resources

  • Self-AdvocacyStanding up for yourself so you get what you need. Online – http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/
  • The Meaning of Self-Advocacy – by Mel Baggs – http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/2019/02/the-meaning-of-self-advocacy.html
  • I’m Determined: Empowering Self-Determined Behavior – https://www.imdetermined.org
  • From Ableist to Self Advocate- by Amy Sequenzia – https://awnnetwork.org/from-ableist-to-self-advocate/
  • Self-Determination Tools – http://www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/nrtc/tools.asp
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