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My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee

My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee. by Steven Powe. Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018). Icebreaker: 3 Questions. What is your name? What is your favorite color? What human rights are most important to you?. This Training Will.

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My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee

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  1. My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  2. Icebreaker: 3 Questions • What is your name? • What is your favorite color? • What human rights are most important to you? My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  3. This Training Will . . . • Help you share why you want to be on a Human Rights Committee. • Help you say what supports you need to serve on a Human Rights Committee. • Set goals for being a strong advocate on a Human Rights Committee to make sure people’s rights are protected. My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  4. Questions to Think About: • Have you ever been to a meeting where you didn’t say anything? • Did you ever wish you had support so that you could speak up? My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  5. Why is it important for people with I/DD to be advocates on Human Rights Committees? • To let their voice be heard • Learn how to advocate for themselves and others • Good experience! • Learn new things • Important to know your rights My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  6. Why develop a guide for serving on a Human Rights Committee for yourself? • To develop a better understanding of human rights and how to protect them. • To create a vision for yourself as a Human Rights Committee member. • To help others understand how to support you as a Human Rights Committee member. My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  7. My Information: You know you best Ask Yourself: • Why do I want to be on a Human Rights Committee? • Who can help? • What steps can I take to get me there? • What don’t I want? My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  8. Why is it important to ME to serve on a Human Rights Committee? • I want to make sure my voice is heard. • Too many people make decisions about me, without me. • People with disabilities have the right to make their own decisions. • People with disabilities should set their own goals and make a plan for themselves. My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  9. What about you?? Front Page of Guide My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  10. Supports I need to serve on a Human Rights Committee • Large print materials. • Meeting with me before to go over materials. • Someone I am paired with at the meeting. • Phone calls and email to tell me when the meetings are scheduled. • Transportation My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  11. What about you?? Front Page of Guide My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  12. ACTIVITYWhy You Would Be a Great Human Rights Committee Member Caring Good Thinker Leader GoodListener Friendly Public Speaker My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  13. Instructions Part 1: • Use the paper at your table • Write your name on top of the paper • Write 3 things about yourself that would make you a good Human Rights Committee member My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  14. Part 2: • Tape your paper to the wall • Walk around and write on each person’s paper • Write at least one reason why they would be a good Human Rights Committee member My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  15. Share and Debrief • Are there things that you are proud of? • Are there things you saw in others you would want to work on for yourself? • What goals would you makefor yourself? My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  16. Human Rights that are Important to Me My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  17. ACTIVITYMake Your Own Vision Board • What rights are most important for you to protect? • Cut out pictures or draw/write your own • Glue or Tape them to the back of your guide • Share your vision board My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  18. My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  19. Inside of Guide My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  20. My Values and Beliefs • Mistakes are okay-learn from them • You can protect your own rights and you can protect the rights of others • People with disabilities have the power to change things and make things better for you and others • People can help you but remember that it’s always your decision for what you want to do My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  21. What about you?? Inside Flap of Guide My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  22. After the Training: Next Steps 4 ways to use your guide: • Have a plan to learn more about human rights. • Identify a Human Rights Committee to join and apply to be a member • Share with Human Rights Committee chair. • Find a supporter. My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018) 22

  23. What are your next steps?How can we continue to support you? Inside Flap of Guide My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  24. About My Fellowship • The SARTAC Fellowship is a year-long opportunity for self-advocates to develop and grow their skills as leaders in the self-advocacy movement. Fellows will work with a supporting host organization on policy issues or a project that can help develop their leadership skills. My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  25. This training used materials adapted by the DC Department on Disability Services and Project ACTION! from trainings and tools developed by The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices and the University of Missouri Kansas City Institute for Human Development, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  26. With Gratitude to SARTAC & AIDD “This publication is supported in part by a cooperative agreement from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities policy.” This toolkit was created with the help of the DC Department on Disability Services and Project ACTION!. My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  27. About SARTAC “The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) seeks to strengthen the self-advocacy movement by supporting self advocacy organizations to grow in diversity and leadership. The resource center is a project of Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), the oldest national self-advocacy organization in the country. SARTAC is a Developmental Disabilities Project of National Significance, funded by the Administration For Community Living  – Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD). The information in this manual was written to provide guidance for self Advocates and their allies to assist in understanding policy issues affecting their lives. It is not to be used to determine a person's legal rights or an organization's legal responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, as amended or any other federal, state or local laws written to protect the rights of people with disabilities.” My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

  28. Please let us know how we can make this training better! Contact us at Steven Powe at stevenpowe985@yahoo.comor Rebecca Salon rebecca.salon@dc.gov My Vision ofMyself on a Human Rights CommitteeAResource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

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