Issues in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak for yourself and make your own decisions about your life. Below are some valuable resources to help navigate and better understand current social, economic and personal issues.

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Recently Added Resources

Resources for Self-Advocates, Families and Allies About Coming Out

March 24, 2026

Thomas Caswell is a self-advocate from Vermont and is a 2018-2019 SARTAC Fellow. Thomas’ project created resources for youth and…

History of the LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement

January 21, 2026

The information in this PowerPoint is from the booklet “Our Common History: Fighting for the Rights of People.” This resource…

A Tool to Help Your Group Be a Place Where Everyone Feels Welcome         

January 10, 2026

Disability groups need to be places where everyone feels welcome. This is a tool to help your group build welcoming…

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