Get 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…
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 MoreCreating Partnerships: Including Self-Advocates As Trainers
Including self-advocates in training is critical to ensure that the perspective of the person receiving services is heard. Most often, self-advocates have years of experience, both good and bad, and…
Read MoreThomas Talks About Coming Out. Twice.
Thomas Caswell is a self-advocate from Vermont. Thomas talks about growing up with autism and growing into his life as a gay man. This podcast was produced by Rumble Strip. …
Read MoreVideo – Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination
This resource is a video. People with developmental disabilities from Green Mountain Self-Advocates describe self-advocacy and self-determination.
Read MoreTips for Writing Your Story and Making a Newsletter
No matter who you are, you have a story worth telling. Tell people the important things you do for others. Sharing your story will help people understand the experiences of…
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