We are thrilled to share a new resource for families and caregivers. It’s called the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Family Support Guide. In PAR projects, people with disabilities work on issues that affect their lives. Families support them as they do this work. Our new guide and toolkits include tips and tools to help. […]
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Free Courses for Self-Advocate Leaders
A few months ago, we told you about eight free courses from our Participatory Action Research Start Up! Series. We are pleased to announce a new set of six more free courses! They are our Participatory Action Research Level Up! Series. These free courses help self-advocates build off the Start Up! Series. What You’ll Learn […]
Big News: Free Participatory Action Research Courses!
Our self-advocates are bursting with pride. After a year of hard work, we’re sharing free participatory action research courses! They are part of our Participatory Action Research Start Up! series. They help self-advocates learn to work on projects about their lives. What You’ll Learn Our Start Up! series teaches important basics. You’ll learn about: Our […]
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 […]
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!