PROVIDER LIST
Self-Advocacy
As the Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we encourage the people we serve to learn more about speaking up and making informed decisions in their lives. Through monthly meetings, conferences, workshops and information sessions, our Adventures in Advocacy members gain the skills they need to become their best advocates.
Our dedicated staff takes an individualized approach when helping the people we serve determine their definition of a "good life." Using tools like Charting the LifeCourse, we empower each person to consider 3 things: what is important to me, how to best support me and my vision for a good life. For more information about Adventures in Advocacy, please contact us.
Your Voice Matters
When you learn to speak up for yourself, you can determine what happens in your life.
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By being your own advocate, you will unlock your potential and build the confidence you need to live a good life.
10 Steps to
Effective Self-Advocacy
Learn what steps you can take to become your best advocate and speak up for yourself.
Learn
Your Rights
Discuss Concerns
& Questions
Be Effective
on the Phone
Believe
in Yourself
Communicate
in Writing
Get Information
in Writing
Use the Chain
of Command
Know Rights & Responsibilities
Follow Up &
Say, "Thank You"
Ask
for Help
Regional Advocacy
Featuring our group, Adventures in Advocacy, this 7-county collaboration brings together advocates from our area.
The group meets at a different county every month and for their annual fall conference. During meetings, they discuss advocacy topics and hear from guest speakers. They also share what is working and what is not in each of their programs.
Information Sessions
We encourage advocates to stay educated about their rights and choices by offering information sessions on various subjects.
Project
STIR
A four-day workshop, Project STIR sharpens advocacy skills and trains participants on teaching others to be better advocates.
People First Conference
The People First Conference, a three-day event, encourages advocates to participate and learn advocacy tips from guest speakers.
2020 Calendar
Meetings are held from 3:30-4:30 pm at Riverside.
January 15
February 19
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16