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SUMMARY:Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably heard the word “Self-advocacy” before\, but do you know what it is and how to do it? \n\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is expressing your needs and preferences in a way that ensures your voice is heard in the decisions that impact your life. An important first step to self-advocacy is understanding the barriers you face and the strengths you bring to each situation.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn what self-advocacy is and how can it benefit you. It will also help you understand your strengths and some of the barriers you face\, which will enhance your ability to self-advocate. \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22\, 20266:45 – 7:45 p.m.Online via Sinneave Connects \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual workshop is hosted on Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Self-advocacy Workshop: Knowing Yourself – January 22 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is one of three drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn about self-advocacy and practice skills essential to learning to speak up for yourself confidently. Each workshop covers different aspects of self-advocating and provides information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nAs these sessions build on each other\, attending all three is recommended\, but not required. \n\n\n\nPart Two – Starting the Conversation  – Thursday\, January 29Building on what we learned in Workshop 1\, this session will provide tips and strategies for you to practice communicating your needs with others\, as well as how you can effectively start conversations about your needs.  \n\n\n\nPart Three – Finding Your Voice – Thursday\, February 5Concluding what we learned in Workshops 1 and 2\, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to help negotiate and discuss how you can have your needs met in your current environment. We will also have an opportunity to summarize and apply everything we have learned up to this point. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or if you need help navigating Sinneave Connects\, email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403-210-5000. We’re here to help!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/self-advocacy-workshop-knowing-yourself/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting via Sinneave Connects
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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