Resource Library
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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This resource is a blog post. You are given a list of 12 rules to follow when creating a self-advocacy group for students. This list is directed at high school teachers. A common theme throughout the list is to listen…
This resource is a video. CDCI and Green Mountain Self-Advocates are proud to bring you the life history of Justin Thunderbear. Justin shares the story of his Abenaki heritage and his role as Assistant Chief within the Clan of the…
In the spring of 2020, because of the COVID-19 the government sent $1,200 to people all over the country. This money is called a Stimulus check. This video is for people with disabilities who get social security AND you have…
Independent Living is a goal many self-advocates work hard to achieve. This PowerPoint was made to share the story of two people who have experienced many living situations and now live in their own apartments. You will be inspired by…
Self-advocacy groups can be an amazing and empowering experience. Belonging to a self-advocacy group gives power to individual members and to the group together. You discover the different stages of self-advocacy: Standing Up For Yourself – This is when people find…
To have a voice is most important. Never stop using it. Tracy Thresher has been using typing to communicate since 1990. Before that he could not tell people what he liked and didn’t like. Not being able to express himself…
GMSA can show you how to start and run employment support groups that are facilitated by self-advocates. Self-advocates support their peers to feel confident about running their own lives and deciding what they want to do. Each person brings their…
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,…
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…
Making a Transition Toolbox helps self-advocates, teachers, support people, and families to plan for the transitions people with disabilities make as they move into adulthood during high school. This is not a teaching curriculum. It is a way to explore…