Posts by Self Advocacy Association of New York State
Videos about Hosting Meetings Online
Three new technology videos by self-advocates from SANYS (Self Advocacy Association of NYS) Webex, Teams and Zoom – In this video, we talk about how to use the different kinds of…
Read MoreMedical Advocacy
SANYS is the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State. Their New York City team created a medical advisory presentation. How speaking up can make a difference in the healthcare we…
Read MoreThe Power of Language
A session about Person First vs Identity First language. What is the difference? Presenters Mike Rogers and Sophia Roberts from SANYS share ways to think about how you want to be…
Read MoreMy Plan to Vote
Voting is one important way to Speak Up! SANYS leads a Rev Up Get Out the Vote Task Force that works to get more people with IDD in New York…
Read MoreStaff Supporting People to Vote
Your responsibility as support staff. You must assist individuals with voter registration and getting to the polls even if you disagree with their candidate preference. It is illegal to coerce…
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