To advocate for their best life, youth must develop self-advocacy skills and an understanding of disability awareness and disability rights.
Core advocacy concepts
Help youth speak up for themselves and the things that are important to them.
Disability awareness
Help youth understand their disability and the associated opportunities and challenges as they embrace disability as one aspect of the whole self.
Disability rights
Help youth understand civil rights laws for people with disabilities.
Mentoring experiences
Help youth explore mentoring opportunities as they prepare for their best life.
Leadership experiences
Encourage youth to take leadership roles and learn leadership skills.