Illinois Voices is a state-wide self-advocacy initiative designed to empower people with developmental and other disabilities to make their own decisions, stand up for their rights and speak for themselves based on their strengths and desires.
It was a fun filled day was for persons with disabilities, family members, and agency staff. The information included in the training was the following: ideas needed to begin building capacities, changing lives, and recognizing the value of persons with disabilities through: a celebration of gifts, group activities, videos
scenarios, ways to support self advocacy.
For further information regarding this impressive self-advocacy program log onto the web site:
www.illinoisvoices.com
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