iowa a place to grow advocates
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IOWA A Place to Grow Advocates. #1 National Recommendation : Put DD councils, P&As, UCEDDs on the same planning cycle to: - address self-advocacy together -collaborate with self-advocates -address systemic issues -allow self-advocates to have input on network priorities and goals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IOWAA Place to Grow Advocates
#1 National Recommendation:
Put DD councils, P&As, UCEDDs on the same planning cycle to:
- address self-advocacy together
-collaborate with self-advocates
-address systemic issues
-allow self-advocates to have input on network priorities and goals
#2 National Recommendation:
Pull federal agencies together to talk about improving transportation for
people with disabilities, especially in rural areas
#3 National Recommendation:
Work with the Department of Education to allow self-advocates and others
to go into schools to:
-talk about issues
-provide information about resources
- provide education about disability history and awareness
-teach the “Everybody Counts” program (bullying prevention)
-transition to adult services
-access to services and resources