Doing what we say you are going to do is part of being responsible and is also part of being a good self advocate. To self advocates, the word responsible means, "I am dependable and honor my commitments. I keep my word. The people around me are honest and fair, do what they’re supposed to do, and keep their word."
As people, we all have times when we have to depend on others for help or others have to depend on us. It is important that the people that we depend on are responsible. Keeping commitments to someone is important to building a strong connection with others and important to having successful relationships. To be good self advocates, we have to keep our word so that others know we are dependable and responsible. Only when we show these qualities can others begin to trust us and accept that what we say is true.
We have a responsibility as advocates to speak up for what we believe in. Keeping our word and being responsible for our commitments is powerful. Being a responsible person means that we understand what we need to do to keep our commitments. It is also important that those that are supporting us are also responsible and help support us, but do not speak for us. Speaking up and keeping your word is always the responsible thing to do. Only then can we be trusted as professionals and self-advocates.
Nov
8
Fri. Nov. 8 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Nov. 8 10am to 12pm Do you have questions about or issues with the supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and or autism (ID/A) in PA? Join us for our mon…
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Oct
16
Wed. Oct. 16, 2024, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
The Arc, DuBois Recreation and Respite Club, 36 Hoover Ave. DuBois PA 15801
Learn About: Registering to vote, Your voting rights, Why your vote is important Mail-in or absentee ballots Voting in person Building a voting community What to do if you have problems voti…
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Oct
21
Mon. Oct. 21 2024, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Oct. 21 1 to 2:30pm Learn About: Registering to vote, Your voting rights, Why your vote is important Mail-in or absentee ballots Voting in person Building a voting community Wh…
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Nov
13
Wed. Nov. 13, 2024, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Chartiers Township Community Center, 2013 Community Center Drive, Houston, PA 15342
When? Wed. Nov. 13, 202410 to 11:30am
Where?Chartiers Township Community Center
2013 Community Center Drive
Houston, PA 15342
Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabiliti…
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