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The Direct Support Professionals Workforce Crisis and Remote Supports
On February 10, 2022, Max Barrows and Hasan Ko from Green Mountain Self-Advocates facilitated a Town Hall session with at least 60 self-advocates from more than 25 states. They discussed…
Read MorePeer 2 Peer Support Initiative in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut has developed helpful information about creating a peer support program. A person who receives services can be hired to be a supporter. For example, a self-advocate…
Read MoreHow 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 MorePeer Mentoring
Peer Mentors are professionals with an intellectual or developmental disability trained to provide services to their peers. This short video describes a peer mentoring program in Detroit Michigan.
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,…
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