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Supporting Virtual Meeting Accessibility
As we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, more and more of our meetings are online. It is important to keep in mind that not all of us have access to technology. People with disabilities are being creative. This resource shares new ways of working and socializing.
Read MoreWords To Know About the Coronavirus in Plain Language
Coronavirus Plain Language Glossary – Words To Know These are words you may be hearing or seeing due to the Coronavirus outbreak. These definitions were written by a team of self-advocates and their aspiring allies. This glossary goes with Plain Language Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19. https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plain-Language-Tips-For-Working-With-Support-Staff-During-COVID-19-March-30-2020.pdf
Read MoreLet’s Get Connected: The National Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Want to know more about the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)? Max Barrows will describe how you can connect with his technical assistance team to strengthen self advocacy in your state. Learn how to access hundreds of resources created by, and for self-advocates. Explore ways to host a self-advocate fellow who will complete a…
Read MorePlain Language
Learn how to write using Plain Language. It saves time and makes it easier for all people to understand what you have to say. Use these resources to learn: to write sentences in a way that most people can understand how to put words and pictures on a page that is easy to read what to…
Read More“A Ride Away Project:” Increasing awareness of the transportation needs for people with disabilities with policy recommendations through a guide for self-advocates, educators and community members.
Danielle McGill is a self-advocate from Florida and is a 2017-2018 SARTAC Fellow. Danielle’s project was creating materials for the “A Ride Away Project.” This project is all about increasing awareness of the transportations needs for people with disabilities with policy recommendations through a guide for self-advocates, educators and community members. Danielle worked in partnership…
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