This book, geared towards family members of people with developmental disabilities and professionals (teachers, social workers, clinicians, and support staff), explains how to provide culturally responsive services that support the values of people who receive them.
This guide provides a definition of self-advocacy and answers several frequently asked questions about self-advocacy.
This website links you to a free handbook that outlines best practices for organizing a self-advocacy group.
The paper summarizes key research findings on siblings of individuals with disabilities and provides an initial set of guidelines and recommendations to guide new research in this area.
This website is designed to assist educators in determining self-determination practices in their school or classroom.
This website connects you to the Kentucky Youth Advocacy Project. This project works to promote the development of self-advocacy skills by providing resources and information that offer children practice self-advocacy at an early age.
This webpage offers tips and suggestions for parents on how to support their child as their child transitions from school to employment.
This self-advocacy organization is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism.
The Strategic Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SEAD) program assists students accepted at the University of Connecticut with developing social and interpersonal skills, supporting students in transition to college atmosphere, and developing self-determination skills.
The Center for Self-Determination offers training, education and consulting services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
