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4670 When Doors Close: Help Me Find the Windows for Self-Advocacy [ASHA Session] [Social Work Session]


Thursday, July 8, 2010: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Reunion F (Hyatt Regency Dallas)
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This presentation will show how to build foundations for self-advocacy and how to navigate around systems to obtain supports. Metaphorically, we will not accept a closed door but find an open window.
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Learning Objectives:

  • I hope to teach some building foundations for self advocacy, so that individuals and families can utilize them for their benefit
  • I hope to encourage indiviudals and families how to navigate around the sytems to obtain supports that are needed
  • I also hope to teach families if the front door is locked how to come in through the windows to obtain success

Content Area: Life with Autism

Presenter:

Sondra K. Williams
Parent, Advocate, Speaker, Presenter

Sondra is the director for the Autistic Global initiative, Board member for the Autism Society Ohio, Advisory member for OCALI, PSA person for the Autism Society, and is a national speaker. She was the first person with ASD to receive the Governor's Courage award in Ohio.