Self-advocacy Workshop: Finding Your Voice
Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Self-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life.
In this session, building on what was covered in sessions 1 and 2, attendees will learn practical tips and strategies that will help in effectively communicating about your needs with others.
When you have an understanding of what’s important to you, you can clearly communicate, set boundaries, and make decisions that align with your beliefs and goals.
This is 1 of 3 self-advocacy workshops designed to provide Autistic and other neurodivergent youth and adults (age 15+) with opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills that are essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently.
Other upcoming self-advocacy workshops include:
The Art of Knowing Yourself – Wednesday, October 14
Learn what self-advocacy is and how it can benefit you. The content of this workshop will help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you may face. This knowledge will enhance your ability to self-advocate.
Starting the Conversation – Wednesday, October 21
Learn tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others and learn how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.
About the presenter:
Cedric Nicholson is a certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting individuals in the developmental disability field. For the past 7.5 years, he has been proudly employed with the Sinneave Family Foundation. Cedric is passionate about empowering others to set meaningful goals, create effective plans, and take purposeful steps toward personal growth and self-improvement.
If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.
Neurodiversity Acknowledgement
We honour neurodiversity and strive to create environments that value the many ways people think, learn, and communicate. Our programs, services, and activities are designed to be neuroaffirming, accessible, and guided by the input from the people we serve.
