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How Self-Advocates Define “Who’s in Control” of Community Services
The big question: are staff controlling people who get services? Staff can “take over” control of someone’s services, even if on paper, the person controls their own services. Our focus…
Read MoreIncreasing Available Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities In Rural and Urban West Virginia
Melissa Southall is a self-advocate from West Virginia. She made a website on all available transportation in each county of West Virginia. Click Here for the website. On October 19,…
Read MorePlain Language Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19
Tips For Working With Support Staff During COVID-19 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities wrote these tips. The Coronavirus or COVID-19 is changing our lives in many ways for a…
Read MoreSANYS Supported Decisions Storytelling Project
This 7-minute video was made by Self-Advocacy Association of New York State. They believe all people with developmental disabilities have the right to make decisions about their lives. We feel…
Read MoreWe Have Choices
A 30-minute video on people with disabilities in New York who are running their own services. It was made in 2009 but there are many important lessons. You meet people…
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