1. Self-Advocacy in Illinois

2. #1 National Recommendation: Key Points (summary): -Fund self-advocacy demonstration pilots With support of the DD network Look for other partnerships and funding options Sustain self-advocacy for a long time in the future Evaluate the demonstrations Produce best practice report to share successes with others

3. #2 National Recommendation: Key Points (summary): -Support a national newsletter For self-advocates By self-advocates Self-advocates control what goes into the newsletter Good for allies/friends/families Have technical support Available in alternate formats Accessible to individuals in diverse communities Promote social networking.