Mission: To promote self-advocacy by speaking and acting on behalf of the rights and responsibilities of all people with developmental disabilities.
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We've Got The Power!
WV Youth Self-Advocacy Conference
June 14, 2012
Registration forms now available!
Click link at bottom of page to download yours today!
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Self-advocacy refers to a person's ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his/her own interests, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions.
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Self-advocacy is understanding your strengths and needs, identifying your personal goals, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities, and communicating these to others.
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Being part of a People First group means being part of a grassroots network that allows you to join with regional, state, and national advocacy groups to speak up for yourself and have YOUR voice heard.
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Mid Year Planning & Training Day
For self-advocates involved in People First groups in WV who want to spend the day learning about issues that are important to self-advocates, as well as help plan the 19th annual self-advocacy conference!
May 15, 2012
Disability Action Center, Fairmont, WV
10:00 am - 3:00 PM
| WV Youth Self-Advocacy ConferenceFor youth with developmental disabilities who are in the 9th-12th grade who want to learn self-advocacy skills so they can speak up and out for themselves!
June 14, 2012
WV State University - Institute, WV
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Click Here To Download Conference Agenda and Registration Form
| 19th Annual People First Conference
Designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to come together to learn self-advocacy skills and get information that will enable them to be more informed when making decisions and speaking out on issues that effect their lives.
September 5-7, 2012
Jackson's Mill, Jane Lew, WV
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Visit the Allies in Self-Advocacy website to see West Virginia's team presentation at the Baltimore Summit! Click the link below:www.alliesinselfadvocacy.org
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For information on the programs and services provided, please contact us directly by: Address and Contact Numbers:People First of West Virginia912 Market StreetParkersburg, WV 26101Phone: 304-422-3151Toll-Free: 1-877-334-6581Fax: 304-865-2072
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Key Program Staff:
Christina Smith - The Arc of WV, Executive Director
christina.smith@arcwd.org
Lorraine Swogger - People First of WV, State Advisor
lorraine.swogger@arcwd.org
Kevin Smith - People First of WV, Self-Advocate Coordinator
kevin.smith@peoplefirstwv.org
Other:
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