Self advocates learn skills and information to help us stand up for ourselves, such as communication skills, human rights and legal rights, how laws get made, and strategies for creating change.
Self advocates create relationships that are respectful and meaningful to everyone involved. Self advocates build lifelong friendships and learn the benefits of being part of a group.
Self advocates are role models for others. Self advocates are leaders in our communities who create the changes we wish to see in the world.
Amber joined the Self Advocacy team in 2015 what has been involved in self advocacy in one way or another since she was a young teenager. She comes to the job with her own lived experience of having a disability and is deeply passionate about creating a society that validates and celebrates differences instead of creating harmful stigmas. Outside of work Amber's favorite hobby is watching movies.
Heather is a new addition to the team who brings a variety of experience including a passion for nutrition. Outside of work she enjoys family time and the outdoors.
James is a veteran self advocate who has been working with the Self Advocacy team for more than a decade. He brings a unique voice to the team. His skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities have made him very respected among his peers. Outside of work James is very close with his family and enjoys sports.
Workshops Financial Literacy: Budgeting Exploring Freedom of Speech The Right to Safety: Dealing with Bullying Exploring Two Identities: The Right to Self Expression Beyond Tokenism Coming Together for Change: A Discussion of Coalition Building
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Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy
187 High Street Suite 303
Holyoke, MA 01040