Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have two new resources! Our staff has created a YouTube playlist about boundaries on the Self-Advocate Network channel. It includes great videos from many different people. They all talk about setting and keeping strong boundaries. This is one of the most challenging parts of having healthy relationships. Strong […]
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Join Our LinkedIn Group to Build Your Network
Have you heard of LinkedIn? It’s a social media website. But instead of social connections, people connect around work. They find each other through LinkedIn groups. Here are some cool facts: People who work in many fields are on LinkedIn. They share posts about their work life. They share helpful resources. They even post and […]
New Year, New You: How to Set Strong Self-Advocacy Goals
The start of a new year is a great time to set goals. For self-advocates, setting goals can help you build the life you want. When you know what you want to achieve, it’s easier to make a plan to get there. In this blog post, we’ll share how to set self-advocacy goals that work […]
Check Out Our YouTube Channel
The Self-Advocate Network YouTube channel is packed with cool videos by and for self-advocates. We have videos about self-advocacy, independent living, mental health, work, and more. Check out this clip of a peer support specialist talking with her client about learning to cook. Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great videos!
New Resource: Participatory Action Visual Vocabulary
We want people with IDD to work on projects about their lives. We want them to have meaningful roles and fair pay for this work. Some research terms are hard to understand. This can make it challenging for people to be part of this work. Our team of researchers and self-advocates created a visual vocabulary […]