Lay Advocacy Training: Teaching Self-Advocacy

Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training:

“Teaching Self-Advocacy”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:00-11:00 am
Online

Self advocacy is the act of speaking up for yourself to protect your right to direct your own life, including your interests and needs. Families can help their children develop advocacy skills from a young age. This workshop will teach families strategies to ensure their child’s voice will be heard throughout their life.

• Increase understanding of self-advocacy skills
• Increase knowledge of appropriate IEP goals to support self advocacy
• Increase understanding of the importance of self advocacy skills for transition planning and beyond

Our Presenter: Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.

Registration is required. 

To register follow the link below:

Registration Form

***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budget prior to attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***