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GMSA is a strong organization because it is run by and for self-advocates. We have created resources and training materials that should only be presented by people with developmental disabilities. We encourage staff, teachers, parents, and allies to support self-advocates in teaching this material. However, our resources and trainings cannot be presented or used without self-advocates leading the way. If you have questions, contact us! We are happy to help you learn how to support people with developmental disabilities to use these resources.
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GMSA believes that we are all sexual beings and sexuality is a positive and pleasurable part of life. The fundamental principles of self-advocacy that people with disabilities can have control over their own lives, make their own decisions, solve problems,…
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Green Mountain Self-Advocates supports more than 20 local self-advocacy groups in Vermont. This handbook is the basic guide we give to all local self-advocacy groups to help them start and run their groups. The handbook outlines best practices for how…
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This toolbox helps self-advocates, teachers, support people, and families to plan for the transitions self-advocates make as they move into independence and adulthood during high school. The checklists cover topics that range from voting to relationships and job-searching. These are…
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In the spirit of “Nothing About us without us,” GMSA members often serve on local and state boards and committees. Here are a few resources about the best ways to include people with developmental disabilities on boards and committees. Click…
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In the spirit of “Nothing About us without us,” GMSA members often serve on local and state boards and committees. We put together a manual called “Get On Board and Make a Difference!” This tool talks about the best ways…
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APSE EMPLOYMENT FIRST STATEMENT Adapted to plain language by Green Mountain Self Advocates and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full…
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GMSA wrote a manual called “Getting Your Message Across” to be used to help local and state self-advocacy groups form meaningful partnerships with advocacy and provider organizations, such as domestic and sexual violence programs. The manual will help people with…
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This resource is an activity. It works best for at least 10 people. It is a good way to practice making decisions and thinking about what you like. You can also compare your choices to others.
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This resource is an activity. It will help people get to know each other better. It gives many an opportunity to speak in a group.
View ResourceAs part of our “Hire Up!” Training, we collected over 25 stories about the work experiences of people with developmental disabilities. We welcome you to read some of these stories! Abby’s Story Delsie’s Story Greg’s Story May Ray’s Story Paul’s…
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