Rise Up Speak Out
This workshop is developed by self-advocates who teach and welcome self-advocates from all over Georgia. The hope of Uniting for Change is that this is an opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn, connect with one another and become more comfortable using your voices as advocates, letting people know your hopes and dreams and how you need to be supported.
The Power of Self-Advocacy
This is an interactive workshop for all providers, supporters, and other allies who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this workshop, members of the Uniting for Change Leadership Collective teach others about self-advocacy and how self-advocates want to be supported.
My Voice, My Life: The HCBS Settings Rule and Self-Advocacy
This workshop is designed by self-advocates for self-advocates to better understand the HCBS Settings Rule and how to advocate for yourself. We'll talk about your vision for the future and getting closer to the life you want.
Supported Decision-Making
This workshop is designed for self-advocates to understand what Supported Decision-Making is, how it works, why it's important, and how it can give you more control over your life as an alternative to guardianship.
I plan to use what I learned to further educate DSPs when they are planning program activities. I also would like to help my clients become their own advocates and stand up for what they need and want.
It was very powerful. I can listen and be more considerate of individuals we serve needs and feelings.
I will carry what I learned today into all my work. I will work to center my advocacy/support on what Uniting for Change tells us what they want and how we can support them to get it.