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Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination Resource Guide

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.

Caldwell, J., Arnold, K. K., Rizzolo, M. K., & Association of University Centers on Disabilities. (2011). Envisioning the future: Allies in self-advocacy report. Silver Spring, MD: Association of University Centers on Disabilities. (Call Number: 57.1 .C35)

Kochhar-Bryant, C., Bassett, D. S., & Webb, K. W. (Eds.). (2009). Transition to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Pardiz, V. (2009). The integrated self-advocacy ISA curriculum: A program for emerging self-advocates with autism spectrum and other conditions. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub.

Reiff, H. B. (2007). Self-advocacy skills for students with learning disabilities: Making it happen in college and beyond. Port Chester, NY: Dude Pub.

Storey, K., Bates, P., & Hunter, D. (2008). The road ahead: Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities (2nd ed.). St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc.

Wehmeyer, M. L. (2007). Self-determination: Instructional and assessment strategies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.


Videos

Center for Spectrum Services. (2009). The Asperger's difference [videorecording]. Kingston, NY: Center for Spectrum Services.

Speak out for understanding [videorecording]. (2008). [S.I.]: Video Expeditions.

Stafford, P. B. (2002). Self-advocates of Indiana: Speak out for a better tomorrow [videorecording]. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University.


Websites

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."