Self-Advocacy Training

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Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself. It requires knowledge of your personal strengths and challenges, understanding of rights as a citizen, and acting in an assertive manner to make your needs known to others. During this self-guided program, you will explore concepts to help you become a better self-advocate and discover your potential.

If you would like to attend this training as a free, online course, please contact your Promise DVR Counselor.

Introduction (pre-test)

Introduction Video Link | Introduction Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 1: Terms and Definitions

Chapter 1 Video Link | Chapter 1 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 2: Disability and Accommodations

Chapter 2 Video Link | Chapter 2 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 3: Careers

Chapter 3 Video Link | Chapter 3 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 4: Laws

Chapter 4 Video Link | Chapter 4  Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 5: School After High School

Chapter 5 Video Link | Chapter 5 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 6: Talking About Disability

Chapter 6 Video Link | Chapter 6 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong

Chapter 7: Resources

Chapter 7 Video Link | Chapter 7 Transcript > English | Spanish | Hmong