Self-Advocates and Self-Determination Bibliography
The materials listed below are available
to Indiana residents from the Center for Disability Information and Referral (CeDIR),
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana's University Center
for Excellence on Disabilities, 2853 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN
47408-2696, 800/437-7924 (toll
free in Indiana; voice/TT), 812/855-9396 (Bloomington; voice/TT).
Select the category from the list below to jump to the appropriate section of the bibliography.
Books Videos Web Sites
BOOKS
Anderson, S.R. (2007). Self-help skills for people with autism : a systematic teaching approach. Bethesda, MD. Woodbine House.
Blessing, C. (2006). A framework for planning [kit]. Morgantown, IN : Carol Blessing and Connie Ferrell.
Goodley, D. (2000). Self-advocacy in the lives of people with learning difficulties: The politics of resilience. Buckingham England; Philadelphia: Open University.
Lawson, W. (2003). Build your own life: A self-help guide for individuals with asperger syndrome. London; New York: Jessica Kingsley.
Shore, S. M. (2004). Ask and tell: Self-advocacy and disclosure for people on the autism spectrum. Shawnee Mission, KS.: Autism Asperger Pub. Co.
Tufail, J. (2007). Introducing advocacy : the first book of speaking up: a plain text guide to advocacy. Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley.
Tufail, J. (2007). Rules and standards: the second book of speaking up : a plain text guide to advocacy. Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley.
Tufail, J. (2007). Listen up! speak up! : the third book of speaking up : a plain text guide to advocacy. Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley.
Tufail, J. (2007). Advocacy in action : the fourth book of speaking up : a plain text guide to advocacy. Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley.
Wehmeyer, M. L. (2007). Self-determination : instructional and assessment strategies. Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press.
Videos
DO-IT (Project). (2001). Taking charge: stories of success and self-determination [videorecording]. Seattle, WA: DO-IT University of Washington.
Marquez, B., Wendt, A., Thorin, E., &Iris Media Inc. (2000). Supporting self-determination: strategies for direct support staff [videorecording]. Eugene, OR: IRIS Media.
Stafford, P. B. (2002). Self-advocates of Indiana: Speak out for a better tomorrow [videorecording]. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University.
Web Sites
DisabilityInfo.gov: Choice and Self-Determination
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
This page provides an annotated list of links to national organizations and resources for Self-Advocacy.Kids as Self-Advocates
http://www.fvkasa.org
"Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. KASA knows youth can make choices and advocate for themselves if they have the information and support they need."Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
http://www.sabeusa.org/
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered's mission is "To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends; and to learn from their mistakes."Self-Advocates of Indiana
http://www.saind.org
"Self-Advocates of Indiana, Inc. is the only statewide organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities in Indiana. SAI helps people to learn, to speak for themselves, and to serve their communities."Speaking for Ourselves
http://www.speaking.org/
Speaking for Ourselves' mission is to "be an independent community organization controlled by people with disabilities who help us: Find a voice for ourselves; teach the public about the needs, wishes, and potential of people with disabilities; speak out on important issues and support each other through sharing, leadership development, and helping and encouraging each other."