Plain Language Writing is a Skill
Webinar #2 Plain Language Writing is a Skill. Presented on April 14, 2023, by Green Mountain Self-Advocates. These slides are based on a presentation created by the Autistic Self Advocacy…
Read MoreBasic Principles for Creating Accessible Information
Webinar #1 Basic Principles for Creating Accessible Information Presented on March 24, 2023, by Green Mountain Self-Advocates. These slides are based on a presentation created by the Autistic Self Advocacy…
Read MoreGMSA Teaches a Series of Free Training on Plain Language
Writing information in Plain Language is a fundamental way to include people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—as well as English language learners —in your work. Green Mountain Self-Advocates hope that…
Read MoreBeing an Ally in the Self-Advocacy Movement
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation. Presenters discuss 10 tips to be a great ally to people with disabilities. They explain where allies can offer support. A resource list is…
Read MoreVideo – Stimulus Checks and Representative Payees: What You Need to Know
This resource is a video. 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…
Read MoreSupporting People with Intellectual Disabilities to be Board Members
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…
Read MoreGet On Board and Make a Difference
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…
Read MoreGetting Your Message Across
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…
Read MoreBasic Self-Advocacy Workshop: How to be a Strong Self-Advocate
This resource is one of our six basic self-advocacy workshops. It is for 20 people or less. This workshop teaches participants important tools like how to make decisions and speak…
Read MoreHow to Write Using Plain Language
Learn how to write using Plain Language. It saves time and makes it easier for all people to understand what you have to say. Use these resources to learn: to write…
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