We are happy to share that you can now watch recordings of the 2022 West Region Self Advocacy Conference Keynote Speaker, awards ceremony and Department of Developmental Services question and answer session. Click the purple button below.
In light of the current COVID 19 numbers West Region Self Advocacy will be providing an extra virtual option for our 2022 Self Advocacy Conference. Online attendees will be able to see our key note speaker Dr. Temple Grandin as well as participate on our Q & A session with Read more…
Westfield Self Advocacy Presents Why Friendship Matters Self Advocacy Impact Lab Presents Connecting Through Activism Creating Inclusive Community: A Discussion of Race & Identity Let’s Talk about Sex Team-building Puzzle Game Open Door Club Presents Building Friendships & Networking
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s keynote speaker will be world renowned scientist and speaker Dr. Temple Grandin! Dr. Grandin is a prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior. Today she is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She also has a Read more…
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SejD0mBHsZWTWYjJ-bxWr1MBuT2F0ArccxUQIzNkfsw/edit?usp=sharing Are you a self advocate with an important story to tell or information to teach? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! REQUIREMENTS: -Must be able to present for approximately 50 minutes -Must submit current resume TO APPLY:Please send this completed form and a current resume to West Region Self Read more…
This informative afternoon of guest speakers and activities will give participants a chance to learn from experts about a number of very important topics regarding individual rights and the American legal system. Topics covered will include: The Americans with Disabilities Act Understanding Basic Legal rights How to Access Legal Resources Read more…
CALLING ALL LGBTQIA+ SELF ADVOCATES Rainbow Support Group will be hosting a Zoom Meeting about our return to regular meetings on August 25th! The Rainbow Support Group provides support and information to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or are Read more…
Activism and social change work have always been part of the self advocacy movement. Whether it is advocating for the use of inclusive language or fighting to ensure that all people have access to quality healthcare, brave and committed self advocates have never been afraid to stand up and use Read more…