What is Self-Advocacy?
| Self-Advocacy is: | Self-Advocacy is NOT: |
| A civil rights movement | A program |
| Speaking up for yourself | Other people making decisions FOR you |
| Making your own choices | Keeping everything the same |
| Something everyone can do | Putting yourself down |
| Learning where to get information | Being embarrassed to ask for help |
| Asking for help/support when you need it | Being embarrassed to ask for help |
| Trying new things | Not taking risks |
| Knowing your strengths | Staying home |
Adapted from Green Mountain Self Advocates
“There is only one success - to be able to spend your lifein your own way.”
-Christopher Morley
“There is only one success - to be able to spend your lifein your own way.”
