Santa Fin – The Story of a Self-Advocate Who is a Professional Santa Claus
This self-advocacy resource is a video. Finbar Ciappara is a young man who uses an iPad to communicate. For years he had a dream to be Santa Claus. This is…
Read MoreGetting a New Job
Are you looking to make a change in 2022? Presentation by self-advocates who are working a job they love. Get tips on how to find a job and get the…
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 MoreCOVID-19 Plain Language Guidance for Employees with Developmental Disabilities
OSHA means the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This government office makes rules to keep people safe and healthy at work. OSHA has rules that will protect workers from COVID-19.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 VOSHA guidelines in Plain Language
Green Mountain Self-Advocates adapted Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers. Each page includes a box with key points in plain language. Green Mountain Self-Advocates is committed to the full inclusion of people…
Read MoreA Plain Language Glossary of Words Used in Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers Coronavirus 2019
These are some of the words used in this health and safety training that employees must do during the Coronavirus emergency. These definitions were written by a team of self-advocates…
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 MoreSusan’s Employment Story: My Job as a Self-Advocate
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Susan Aichroth talks about what she does as a self-advocate. She talks about understanding the feeling…
Read MorePaul’s Employment Story
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Paul Nichols tells about his experience at a Sheltered Workshop. He felt great about it closing.…
Read MoreMay Ray’s Employment Story
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. May Ray Young shares about her job history and her current job with Hannaford. She says…
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