GMSA 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 MoreTracy’s Employment Story: My Job as a Facilitated Communication Consultant
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Tracy Thresher works for the Facilitated Communication Institute in Syracuse, NY. He shares his experiences as…
Read MoreBullying is No Fun For Anyone
This resource is a blog post. Maisie LaJeunesse explains that people with disabilities often experience bullying. She talks about the “R” word and why it is not okay to use…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Voice and Use It!
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…
Read MoreBasic Self-Advocacy Workshop: Communication
This resource is one of our six basic self-advocacy workshops. It is for 20 people or less. This workshop teaches participants how to be assertive instead of shy or pushy.…
Read MoreLiving with Autism in the Classroom
This resource is a blog post. Kristofor Medina shares how it was to live with autism at school. He typed to communicate since third grade. He shares a message to…
Read MoreHow to Write a Blog
This resource is a blog post. Nicole LeBlanc shares how to write a great blog. She gives examples of topics to write about. She talks about why it is important…
Read MoreBrotherly Bond
This resource is a blog post by Kyle Moriarty. Kyle shares his story about having a sibling. He talks about his relationship with his brother Kevin. He includes both the…
Read MoreWords Matter
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows talks about the Respectful Language Bill proposed by Green Mountain Self-Advocates. It was passed into law in Vermont in 2014. He explains…
Read MoreFighting Fair
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”…
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