Advocacy Library

 

 

 

 

Board Resource Center Boards For All Online Training

A plain language tool to teach basic boardsmanship for a range of organizations, from self-advocacy groups, to large agencies and advisory committees.

 

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Boards For All Online Training

A plain language tool to teach basic boardsmanship for a range of organizations, from self-advocacy groups, to large agencies and advisory committees.

 

State Council on Developmental Disabilities Boards For All Online Training

A plain language tool to teach basic boardsmanship for a range of organizations, from self-advocacy groups, to large agencies and advisory committees.

 

Statewide Self-Advocacy Network

The Network connects self-advocates, their communities and statewide organizations to increase leadership by persons with disabilities.

 

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The purpose of the CRPD is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.

 

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Consumer Advisory Committee

The Consumer Advisory Committee encourages people with developmental disabilities to become active decision-makers and representatives for others.

 

Thinking Ahead: My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End

Enables people to advocate for themselves and stay in control of their lives through the very end.

 

Leadership Through Personal Change

Helps people make personal changes and advance peer leadership and statewide advocacy.

 

From Conversations to Actions Using the IPP

Tips and success stories about utilizing California’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) process.

 

Facilitation Guide

A guide for facilitators who support people with developmental disabilities involved with advisory and policymaking boards.

 

Facilitation Tips

Ways to get support at meetings.

 

My Choice, My Future: Making Informed Choices

Booklet geared for users with disabilities who are in transition from high school to adult life.

 

Speaking for a Better Tomorrow

Guide to help individuals with developmental disabilities give a speech.

 

How I Want to Spend My Time: Making Informed Choices

Booklet geared for users with disabilities who are seeking adult services to support their futures.

 

Guide to Healthy Living: A Think–Plan–Do Guide

Features strategies and success stories about how to live healthier lives.

 

Making Dreams Happen

Explore why having dreams is so important to our lives.

 

My Life, My Way, Debbie's Story

The personal account of Debbie, who took greater control over her life after learning more about her basic human rights and rights to services and supports as a person with developmental disabilities. Debbie provides a path for anyone wanting greater choice and becoming a decision-maker.

 

Families Creating a Vision and Building Inclusive Lives for their Children

For families who want to create visions that lead to inclusive lives for the children with developmental disabilities. Nick's and Brissa's families took bold moves to create a community life for their children. Learn how to build your own inclusion vision.

 

Self-Determination and Individual Program Plan Buddy System

This book helps persons with developmental disabilities learn about self-determination and take charge of their Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings. Published by People First of California.

 

Advocating with Your Elected Officials

This will guide you when sending personal letters or emails, telephoning or meeting with your legislators and other elected officials.

 

California Senate Bill 1270

Individuals with developmental disabilities identified recommendations to the California legislature on developmental services system improvements.

 

Boardsmanship: Inclusive and Accessible

Learn about responsibilities as a member of a board of directors or advisory committee.

 

Performance Contract: Plain Facts

A sample of what a performance contract might look like.