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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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It can be hard to stand up for yourself when around someone who has not gotten or will not get their COVID-19 shot. Here are some tips on ways to advocate for your safety or find ways to stay safe…
Are you looking to make a change in 2022? Presentation by self-advocates who are working a job they love. Get tips on how to find a job and get the support you need to make it happen. Click here to…
GMSA shared the latest Omicron information. The information shared was easy to understand and great to share with other people with disabilities. GMSA also touched on the importance of: Testing For Covid (slides 4 – 8) What To Do If…
GMSA created this booklet on how to work as a professional advocate. We explain: How much should you charge to speak? How do you figure out the time you need to prepare? How will it impact my benefits?
GMSA created this resource to explain alternatives to guardianship and why they are important. 1) Why Guardianship Should Be The Last Resort 2) Supported Decision Making 3) Alternatives To Guardianship
Tips from Green Mountain Self-Advocates on ways to welcome youth into the self-advocacy movement.
This resource explains how to discuss preparing for emergencies with your self-advocacy group Signing up for Emergency Alerts in your state Making a list of contact information to use during an emergency Talking to people in your life & planning…
GMSA teamed up with partners to make a booklet about ableism and violence. We wrote it for people with disabilities to understand ableism. Ableism may be a new word to many people. Often we hear people use academic words to…
After a student turns 18, who gets to make decisions about their education? When a student turns 18 they get to make their own decisions. This includes school decisions. But, sometimes a student with a disability has difficulty making decisions.…
After a person turns 18, who gets to make decisions about how they spend and save money? When a person turns 18, they get to make their own decisions about their money. But, sometimes a person with a disability has…