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The members
of People First say that:
SELF
ADVOCACY MEANS:
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"Feeling strong"
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"Feeling good about myself"
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"Respecting others rights, but speaking out for
my own"
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"Teaching the people who would be mean to you"
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"Making my own decision about where to live and
work"
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"Taking chances when you know you are right.
Learning from your mistakes"
Self-
Advocacy means:
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Getting all of the information
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Deciding what you want to do
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Finding out what and who will support you in doing
what you want to do
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Knowing your rights and responsibilities
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Problem solving when things go wrong
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Taking charge, and speaking out on your own behalf
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