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What Is a Self Advocate?

n effective self-advocate is someone who
A is good at letting other people know
what they think, feel, and need. Sometimes
self-advocacy means asking lots of questions Self-advocacy
and continuing to ask them until one really
understands the answers. It can also mean skills need to be
helping other people understand what is
important to oneself. Sometimes it means taught and
asking for help when it is really needed.
practiced at home,
in school, and in

the community as

early as possible

so that students

have the

opportunity to
Self-advocacy does not mean a person will
always get exactly what they want exactly learn how to
how they want it, but having the skills and
confidence to communicate one’s strengths, problem-solve,
wants, and needs is an important first step in make choices, and
reaching one’s goals.
advocate for
SPAN has several webinar recordings
to help families and young adults themselves.
understand the importance of self-
advocacy and self-determination:

spanadvocacy.org/content/reach-
transition-webinars-0

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