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Empower Yourself: The Essence of Self-Advocacy in Rhode Island

Discover the power of self-advocacy with Advocates in Action, Rhode Island’s statewide organization. Self-advocacy means being proud, respectful, and learning essential rights and responsibilities. It’s about making a difference through voting, testimony, and teaching others. Build your network, work collaboratively, and embrace teamwork to amplify your voice. Join us in celebrating self-advocacy and the joy of making a change. Together, we can uplift each other and create a community where everyone is empowered to speak up and make a difference.

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Empower Yourself: The Essence of Self-Advocacy in Rhode Island

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  1. Self-Advocacy means… Created by Advocates in Action Rhode Island’s Statewide Self-Advocacy Organization

  2. Self-Advocacy Means BEING PROUD

  3. What makes YOU Proud?

  4. Self-Advocacy MeansRESPECT

  5. What are some ways toRESPECT YOURSELF?

  6. What are some ways toRESPECT OTHERS?

  7. Self-Advocacy means LEARNING NEW THINGS

  8. Learn aboutRIGHTS

  9. Learn about RESPONSIBILITY

  10. Learn aboutGOVERNMENT

  11. Learn aboutINFORMATION and IDEAS

  12. Self-Advocacy MeansMAKING A DIFFERENCE

  13. Make a Difference byVOTING

  14. Make a Difference byTESTIFYING

  15. Make a Difference byGOING to RALLIES

  16. Make a Difference byTeaching Others

  17. Make a Difference bySPEAKING UP

  18. Self-Advocacy MeansNETWORKING

  19. Networkingis… MEETING New People Staying CONNECTED andWorking TOGETHER to Make a DIFFERENCE

  20. Where can youMEET NEW PEOPLE?

  21. How can youSTAY CONNECTED?

  22. Remember: A Network is not just a bunch of friends who get together to have fun.

  23. A NETWORK is a group of people who work together to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

  24. Self-Advocacy Means TEAMWORK

  25. Every team has aLEADER

  26. GOOD LEADERS… Work FOR the team Support team members Know it’s OK to make mistakes Take turns leading What else makes a good leader?

  27. Every Team Member has aGIFT to Share

  28. Citizens with Power is a TEAM! What gift can YOU share?

  29. Remember:Self-Advocacy is aboutSpeaking upandMaking a Difference TOGETHER!

  30. WAIT!!!One Last Thing …

  31. Self-Advocacy meansCelebrating and…

  32. HAVING FUN!

  33. Contact Information Advocates in Action Box 41528 Providence, RI 02940-1528 (401) 785-2028 aina@advocatesinaction.org

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