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What is Self-Advocacy? Created by Advocates in Action Rhode Island

Self-Advocacy is… INTERNATIONAL

ORGANIZED

For Self-Advocates and Allies Self-Advocacy is …

Self-Advocacy is About Being EMPOWERED

Self-Advocacy is About Being PROUD!

What makes YOU Proud?

Self-Advocacy is About RESPECT

How Can You RESPECT YOURSELF?

How Can You RESPECT OTHERS?

Self-Advocacy Is About RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES

What Are Some of YOUR Rights? ???

What Does it Mean To Be RESPONSIBLE?

Self-Advocacy Is About MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Get Out and VOTE!

VOLUNTEER in Your Community

SPEAK-UP!

EDUCATE OTHERS

SELF-ADVOCACY Is About NETWORKING

Connecting with Others and Working Together

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

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

WAIT!!! ONE LAST THING …

Self-Advocacy Is About CELEBRATING …

And Don’t Forget to HAVE SOME FUN!

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