Video – 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 MorePart 9: Know Your Rights: Bringing a Supporter to a Hospital or a Doctor’s Office
On June 9, 2020, the Office of Civil Rights made it clear that all people with disabilities are allowed to bring a supporter with them when in a hospital or…
Read MoreVideo – Know Your Rights: People with Disabilities Can Have a Supporter in the Hospital during COVID-19
This resource is a video. Because of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus there are big changes in how hospitals and doctor’s offices work. They are not letting people visit patients. On…
Read MoreIntroducing Self-Advocacy to Youth
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…
Read MoreBasic Self-Advocacy Workshop: Rights and Responsibilities – Standing Up For Yourself
This resource is one of our six basic self-advocacy workshops. It is for 20 people or less. This workshop teaches participants about their rights, rules, and responsibilities. Participants learn 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 MoreBill of Rights
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…
Read MoreVideo – Dignity of Risk
This 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.
Read MoreVideo – The Power of David Frye
This resource is a video. David Frye is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ community for people with disabilities, and advocates for their rights. David started the first support group for…
Read MoreVideo – Meghan Lamoureux’ Life History
This resource is a video. Meghan is a young woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury as a young child. Learn about her life and journey to becoming her own…
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