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Friendship
Friendship
Do not try to be my friend. I deserve more
than that. Get to know me, we may become
friends.
"A Credo For Support"
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Support
Support
Do not try to fix me, because I am not broken.
Support me. I can make my contribution to the
community in my way.
"A Credo for Support"
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Services
Services
Do not work on me.
Work with me.
"A Credo for Support"
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Self Advocates, welcome to your part of the webpage!
What is Self Advocacy?
Self Advocacy means speaking up and speaking out for your rights. Many people with developmental disabilities who are speaking up for their rights call themselves "self advocates." The Self Advocacy Movement involves people from all over the world who are leaders on important issues that affect people with disabilities. A movement means groups of people who are trying to change the ways society works. Self advocacy is a movement that says that people with disabilities have the right to control their own life and make their own decisions. Families, friends and advisors also have a role in supporting self advocacy. The self advocacy movement has made many important changes in society. We no longer us the words "mentally retarded" to describe people with developmental disabilities. Many people with disabilities no longer live in institutions. Many are active in their communities among family, friends and neighbors. Self advocacy is changing the world, one community at a time.
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