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What is Self Advocacy?
Self-advocacy is the act or process of an individual
defending or supporting a cause or proposal for his/her own purpose.
The members of the Advocates Powered Up act as self-advocates by
uniting as a group to speak up for themselves and others with
developmental disabilities in regards to their needs, desires, and
issues that effect their lives. Self-advocates know that along with
rights, we all have responsibilities to our communities, families,
employers, and most of all ourselves. As a self-advocate one must
speak up for his/her rights, accept responsibility, and help make it
happen.
You can join the Aktion Club if:
- You have a developmental disability
- You are 18 years or older
- You are willing to come to meetings regularly
- You can work as part of a team You desire to help with
community service projects and fundraisers
- You want to learn about your choices.
What are the activities of the Aktion Club?
- Meet regularly
- Lobby for rights
- Attend State Self-Advocacy Convention
- Host fundraisers and social events
- Community service projects
- Give back to the community
- Have Fun!!
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