Alternatives to Guardianship
When a person turns 18 they get to make their own decisions. But, sometimes a person has difficulty making decisions. They may have a hard time saying what they want…
Read MoreHow To Be A Self-Advocate Consultant
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…
Read MoreGreen Mountain Self-Advocates Speaks Out Against Police Brutality June 2020
GMSA makes statements when we see something wrong in the world. On June 1, 2020, our board talked about “police brutality.” This has been a real issue in the lives…
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 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 MoreSexual Self-Advocacy
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…
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 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 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 MoreGMSA’S Basic Self-Advocacy Workshops
GMSA has created six basic self-advocacy workshops that we teach to our 18 local self-advocacy groups in Vermont. Each workshop provides a new skill that is important to being a…
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