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?
3 Questions: What is your name? What is your favorite color?
What human rights are most important to you?
(examples might include: voting, dating, controlling your own money, employment, marriage)
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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?
Have you ever been to a meeting where you didn’t say anything or no one listened to you?
It doesn’t feel too good, does it? You should have the power to say what is right for you… no one else should decide what is right for you.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 Committee A Resource 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.
Image: Front page of Steven's Advocacy Guide has a picture of him at the Save Medicaid Rally in DC. Then under the photo of him are two sections: 1. Why is it important to me to serve on a HRC - I want to make sure my voice is heard; Too many people make decisions about me, without me; People with disabilities have a right to make their own decisions; People with disabilities should set their own goals and make a plan for themselves. 2. Supports I need to serve on a HRC - Large print materials; Meeting with me before to go over materials; Someone I am paired with at the meeting; Phone calls and s to tell me when the meetings are scheduled; transportation.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 Committee A Resource 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 of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

9. What about you?? Front Page of Guide
On the front page of the guide I handed out there is a box that says “Why is it important to me to serve on a Human Rights Committee?”. Think about why it is important to you to serve on a Human rights Committee and write them down in the box below. Those things may be like you want your voice to be heard, you want to learn more about rights, you want to help protect people’s rights, or others. This is your guide, so add whatever is important to you. Does anyone need any help thinking about what to write?
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 to tell me when the meetings are scheduled.
Transportation
These are some of the supports I (Steven) need to serve on a Human Rights Committee. You may need similar supports or different supports.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

11. What about you?? Front Page of Guide
On the front page of the guide next to where you wrote now why it is important to you to serve on a Human Rights Committee, you can write down supports you need to serve on a Human Rights Committee. Some of those supports could be transportation, help reading or learning about the materials, large print or sign language. Can you think of other support you may need to be a successful Human Rights Committee members.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

12. ACTIVITY Why You Would Be a Great Human Rights Committee Member
Caring
Good Thinker
Leader
Now we are going to do an activity. Think about reasons you would be a great Human Rights Committee member. These things may include: good listener, advocate, friendly, take up for other people, leader, smart, kind, good speaker, innovative, creative, etc.
Public Speaker
Good Listener
Friendly
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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
1. Get a piece of paper and a marker. Write your name at the top like here in the slide. I will help you if you need it.
2. Write 3 things about yourself that would make you a good Human Rights Committee member. This may be hard for some of you since others may have told you not to brag and talk about yourselves. It’s time to let go and brag about the things that you are proud of!
3. Go ahead and write the 3 things on your paper. I will give you a few minutes.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

14. Tape your paper to the wall
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
4. The next part of this activity I would like for everyone to tape their paper to the wall and stand next to it.
I want everyone to go around to other people’s pieces of paper and add things that they like about that person and one reason why they would be a good Human rights Committee member.
This will be easy if you know each other. If you don’t, just look around and think of something nice to say even though you don’t know them very well or at all. Please do not add anything that is too personal or not nice about the person. Keep it positive. I will give you all a few minutes to do this. Go ahead and get started.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 make for yourself?
OK, could everyone please go and stand in front of their own paper? Read all the good things people said about you. What do you think about what is written about you?
Sometimes we find it hard to believe nice things people say about us. We can be really hard on ourselves.
Sometimes we focus on things that we don’t like about ourselves. We all have great things about us. We should stop and listen to people’s compliments and accept them.
Are there things you saw in others you would want to work on for yourself? Think of those things and make goals for yourself to learn about those different things. For example, if you saw that someone was a good public speaker, and that is something you need to work on. Set that as one of your goals and make steps to become a better public speaker.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

16. Human Rights that are Important to Me
We are now going create a vision board of things that make a good human rights committee advocate and what are some of the human rights you want to advocate for.
As you identify what are the most important rights to protect for other people you can create a vision board to show all the rights that are important to you:
My vision board includes….
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

17. ACTIVITY Make 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
I am going to hand out two sheets of paper with pictures of different rights. Cut out the ones that are important to you and glue them to a blank piece of paper. Some of those rights are:
Living in the community
Access to money
Voting
Having a girlfriend or boyfriend/ get married
Travel
You can also Write/ Draw Your Own
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

18. The next activity we are going to do is create a trajectory or road map. This is where we can map our vision and the steps we can take to get us towards our goals. I’ll go through mine and then I will see if there are any questions.
Image: Steven Powe's life trajectory worksheet begins with a quote from Kay Granger, "Human rights are not a privilege granted by the few, they are a liberty entitled to all, and human rights, by definition, include the rights of all humans, those in the dawn of life, the dusk of life, or the shadows of life.” Steps I need to take to be a strong member of a Human Rights Committee: Speak Out!; Learn more about Human Rights Committees; Get a mentor who has served on a Human Rights Committee; Go to meetings and take notes; Serve on a Human Rights Committee; Teach others how to be on Human Rights Committees. My vision of why I want to be on a Human Rights Committee: Fight for social justice and win always; Make sure my voice is heard; Serve on Boards; Make sure people with disabilities are treated with respect and dignity like everyone else. Dislikes and what I do not want: People to make decisions for me without me; To be treated like a stranger; To not be safe in my community; To be treated like a baby. This Life Trajectory worksheet is a template of the UMKC IHD, UCEDD. More materials at lifecoursetools.com
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

19. Inside of Guide
Now it is your turn. On the inside of your trifold guide there is a blank trajectory or road map. Does anyone have any questions before we get started?
When everyone is finished would someone like to share.
Image: Blank Trajectory that include a place to write a quote, a ladder with steps to write what steps I need to take to be a strong member of a Human Rights Committee, a box for my vision - why I want to be on a Human Rights Commitee? and who can help?, a box for dislikes and what i don't want. Disclaimer at the bottom - The Life Trajectory is a template of UMKC IHD, UCEDD. More materials at lifecoursetools.com 2017
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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
Values and beliefs go right along with what rights are important to you. Here are some of my values and beliefs.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

21. What about you?? Inside Flap of Guide
On the inside flap of your trifold guide, there is a place for you to write down your values and beliefs. An example of a value and belief, is the everyone is equal! It is okay if you cannot think of any right now. This is something you can work on later as well.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

22. After the Training: Next Steps
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. 22
4 ways to use your guide:
Finally it is time to think about next steps. Think about the next few things you will do with this guide or things you will do to either learn more about rights or help you get on a human rights committee. Some of those ways to use your guide include; sharing it with a human rights committee chair, find someone to help support you, and continue to plan to learn more about human rights.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)

23. What are your next steps? How can we continue to support you?
Inside Flap of Guide
You can write your next steps on the bottom portion of the inside flap of your guide. If you can give specific on maybe who you want to support you or who you can talk to about being on a human rights committee. Does anyone have any questions or want to share?
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 Committee A Resource 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.
Finally I should wanted to acknowledge some organizations that helped me put this training together. If anyone has any further questions, please let me know. Thanks again for coming.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource 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 Committee A Resource 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 Committee A Resource 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
Please let us know how we can make this training better! Contact us at Steven Powe at or Rebecca Salon
Thank you all so much for coming. If you have any ideas on making this training better take some time to write them down or talk to me before you leave. You can also Rebecca and I at a later date if you can think of anything.
My Vision of Myself on a Human Rights Committee A Resource from the Toolkit for Serving on a Human Rights Committee by Steven Powe (May 2018)