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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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Fights and arguments are a normal and healthy part of having relationships. However, there are ways to have a fight that are better than others. This tool teaches the “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of having an argument. If you follow the…
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This workshop is similar to the classic television game show. Three contestants sit on the stage and compete for the attention of a person who is hidden from view. The contestants are asked questions by the person who is trying…
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Including self-advocates in training is critical to ensure that the perspective of the person receiving services is heard. Most often, self-advocates have years of experience, both good and bad, and can direct us to what is most important to them.…
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GMSA is working hard to help self-advocates in Vermont know what their rights are and learn how to stand up for them. As part of this goal, GMSA wrote and produced a video called “Our Bill of Rights.” This video…
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Thomas Caswell is a self-advocate from Vermont. Thomas talks about growing up with autism and growing into his life as a gay man. This podcast was produced by Rumble Strip. Click here to listen to this podcast. Below you can…
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“Coming Out” is a saying that means telling others about your: Sexual orientation (who you love or are attracted to) and your gender (how you feel – like a man or a woman or both or neither) Thomas Caswell is…
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Green Mountain Self-Advocates created a list of resources about being LGBTQ and having a Disability. Each resource is followed by a short description. Web-Based Resources • Self • Peer • Others • LGBTQ Only • Disability Only Journal Articles And…
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“Coming Out” is a saying that means telling others about your: Sexual orientation (who you love or are attracted to) and your gender (how you feel – like a man or a woman or both or neither) Thomas Caswell is…
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Thomas Caswell is a self-advocate from Vermont and is a 2018-2019 SARTAC Fellow. Thomas’ project created resources for youth and adults with developmental disabilities coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual. He also researched and is recommending other resources geared…
View ResourceThis resource is a video. People with developmental disabilities have the right to dignity of risk. Max Barrows from Green Mountain Self-Advocates describes the concept of dignity of risk.
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