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Self Advocacy

SELF-ADVOCACY MEANS MAKING YOUR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR LIFE

This page has resources that can help you learn how to speak up for yourself. Click on some links to learn more about self-advocacy and what it means for you!

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Employer Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for employers with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image
Flyer with resources and action steps for educators

Educator Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for educators with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image
Flyer with resources and action steps for job seekers

Job Seeker Stakeholder Flyer

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Flyer with action items and resources for job seekers. Image

Overview of the ADA

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This is a guide about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is easy to read. The guide includes information about ADA and employment. This resource was created by TransCen.

ABLE Employer Toolkit

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The ABLE Employer Toolkit includes fact sheets, videos and other resources about tax-advantaged ABLE accounts. Employers and businesses can use these resources to offer information to their employees about how to use ABLE accounts. The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act created this option for youth and adults who have disabilities to save money in tax-advantaged accounts. Savings in ABLE
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VIDEO: Tucson Unified School District Community Transition Program

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TUSD’s Community Transition Program (CTP) provides high school students with disabilities, ages 18-22, with a seamless transition from school to life as young productive adults. This video shows an example of one Community Transition Program team.
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Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage

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This research report produced by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Disability:IN, and Accenture gives data showing why employing people with disabilities makes good business sense.
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Arizona Employment Provider Directory

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The Arizona Employment Provider Directory was created to help individuals and families make informed decisions on employment-related services. Providers are sometimes also called vendors and provide services for job seekers and families. It was developed with funding from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.

Raising Special Kids

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Raising Special Kids is Arizona's Parent Training and Information Center. They serve families of children and young adults who have disabilities from birth to 26. Parents can get support from their Family Support Specialists. Raising Special Kids provides trainings on topics such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition plans. They also provide consultations to help parents

Arizona Center for Disability Law

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Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) is a non-profit law firm that works to protect disability rights. ACDL provides free legal services to people who have disabilities. You can visit their website to learn more about the services they provide. On their website, you can also download self-advocacy guides about disability-related legal issues. One program at ACDL is the Client Assistance