Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy means taking responsibility for communicating needs and wants in a straightforward manner to others. Learning these skills will help a student plan for their future, learn things that are important to them, and be successful after high school.

Self-advocacy activities may include learning about:

youth.gov is the U.S. government website that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs. Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-date on the latest, youth-related news.

Understanding your Disability

Learning Independent Living Skills

Complete this   Life Skills Inventory  which is an independent living assessment tool.

Preparing for Life After High School.