Self Advocates Committee
This group assists people to learn the steps to independence, how to obtain information, and how to make informed choices.
Topics of discussion may include:
- Diversity
- Right and Responsibilities
- How to find Supports
- Problem Solving
- Steps to Reaching Success
- Mental Health
- Rules and Laws
- What is Consent
- How to Obtain Information
Participants have also been learning other important issues such as:
- Covid – What is it, how to deal with it, and keeping ourselves safe
- Vaccines – information gathering and making informed decisions
- Managing our thoughts and emotions
- What is Stress and how to deal with it. (Self Care)
- How to be Happy (Self Love)
- Self Confidence – believing in ourselves and others
- Friendships – how to be a Friend, and maintaining Friends
- Mindfulness – including inspirational Quotes and Positive Affirmations
- Kindness and Respect
The Committee meets on a weekly basis via Zoom currently. It is a Staff guided process. The group is looking forward to in person meetings once again so it can be Participant guided with Staff support when needed. If anyone has any questions, suggestions or comments we would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to reach out below.
