Why is learning about self-advocacy important?
Self-advocacy is one of the most
important tools for a student with a learning disability to acquire. You know best what you need to be successful! You know better than anyone what your academic life is like. You know which tasks are a little difficult and which tasks feel impossible. Because learning disabilities can be well hidden, people will not always know what you need unless you tell them. By making
yourself heard, learning how to problem solve, and asking for help you are learning how to advocate. You are directly affecting the decisions that are part of your daily life. When you speak up about what you need to succeed you can help to cut down miscommunication, confusion, and frustration that can happen when someone else is speaking for you. You will find how awesome it feels to be independent.
important tools for a student with a learning disability to acquire. You know best what you need to be successful! You know better than anyone what your academic life is like. You know which tasks are a little difficult and which tasks feel impossible. Because learning disabilities can be well hidden, people will not always know what you need unless you tell them. By making
yourself heard, learning how to problem solve, and asking for help you are learning how to advocate. You are directly affecting the decisions that are part of your daily life. When you speak up about what you need to succeed you can help to cut down miscommunication, confusion, and frustration that can happen when someone else is speaking for you. You will find how awesome it feels to be independent.
Self-Advocacy Will:* Help you understand your rights
* Help to make sure you receive those rights * Help you get the tools you need to reach your goals * Help you make plans for your future after highschool |
This clip shows how self-advocacy can help you in your future plans. |