Youth as Self Advocates (YASA)is a national advisory board of teen and young adult leaders with disabilities who represent diverse races and cultures, have different disabilities and health care needs, and come from different regions of the country.
Our mission is to educate society about issues concerning us.
We are leaders in our communities and we help spread helpful, positive information among our peers to increase knowledge around various issues concerning us. We also help health care professionals, policymakers and other adults in our communities understand what it is like to live our lives. We share our personal stories to help improve services and supports for ourselves and other youth.
Self-advocacy raises awareness. It makes others aware of the issues you're facing. If you never speak up, there's a good chance your peers will not be aware of any challenges.
We must be listened to as we express ourselves, and we must be allowed to make our own mistakes. We must help those who have higher support needs and cannot speak for themselves, so their decisions can be understood and respected.
Teenagers can self-advocate by making decisions about what they want and asking for help when they need it. For example, teenagers might ask for help if they don't understand something in class, or they might make decisions about what subjects to study at school.
Discover the value of communication, collaboration and compromise in advocating for your child's education. Explore the ways effective advocacy can help ensure you get the services your child needs.
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou was an African-American singer, poet, memoirist and civil rights advocate and activist.
You can also discuss what happens when people don't advocate for themselves or others. If people don't speak up, things might go wrong.Needs won't be met, feelings may be hurt, and there may be confusion.
You are able to tell people about your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up for your rights. You are able to make choices and decisions that affect your life and take responsibility for the choices you make.
Denial about your problems and using a defense mechanism to avoid facing them makes you unlikely to understand your problems and fix them. Lack of knowledge. Another disadvantage to self-advocacy is that you may lack the knowledge needed to fix your issues.
Self-advocacy means understanding your strengths and needs, identifying your personal goals, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities, and communicating these to others. Self-Advocacy is speaking up for oneself!
Self-advocacy is also important for promoting inclusivity and culturally responsive care. You have your own cultural background and lived experiences, and by advocating for these perspectives, you can enhance understanding and respect of yourself and others within your interprofessional team.
Step 4: Team Up! Think about building a team of people you trust to help you. become a stronger self-advocate. Some of these people could be: • Friends and older students you admire.
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