hello! welcome to: hello! welcome to: project stir missouri fall 2011
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The Project STIR team:
provides self-advocacy and
leadership tools
for and by people with/without disabilities.
A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Education, Research, and Service::::
University of North CarolinaChapel Hill
Project STIR MissouriWebinar
Today we will:1 – Introduce ourselves
2 –Try Speak-Up self-advocacy tools.
3 – Tell about Project STIR Self-Advocacy
Training.
Project STIR MissouriWebinar
Today we will:1 – Introduce ourselves
2 –Try Speak-Up self-advocacy tools.
3 – Tell about Project STIR Self-Advocacy
Training.
My Way - No Way: WHO?
I LIKE TO:
Write poetry Watch basketball
Ride horseback• Wilson? • Kira?• Deb?
My Way/No Way
How does knowing your interests help you be a self-advocate?
You can make better choices. You can be active in your community and share interests.
Project STIR MissouriWebinar
Today we will:1 – Introduce ourselves.
2 –Try Speak-Up self-advocacy tools.
3 – Tell about Project STIR Self-Advocacy
Training.
Self-Advocacy is... Speaking up for yourself.
Asking for what you need.
Negotiating for yourself.
Knowing your rights and responsibilities.
Using resources that are available to you.
What is a Leader?
Leaders:
AdvocateSolve
problems NegotiateMake plans
Cooperate with others
Offer support
Leaders work with others for positive change
Become a Self-Advocate
Steps to Speaking Up:
1.Know Yourself
2.Communicate Assertively
3.Solve Problems
4.Rights & Responsibilities
Speak Up! Action Manual for Peer Leaders
Steps to Becoming a Self-Advocate:
1. Know Yourself2. Communicate
Assertively3. Solve Problems4. Rights &
Responsibilities
Speak Up!
Four Steps to Becoming a Self-Advocate
1.Know Yourself
2. Communicate Assertively
3. Solve Problems
4. Rights & Responsibilities
How does knowing yourself help you be a better leader?
It helps you build a strong team.
Getting to know and trust one another is important.
Speak Up!
Four Steps to Becoming
a Self-Advocate1. Know Yourself
2.Communicate Assertively
3. Problem-Solving
4. Rights & Responsibilities
Speak Up! Action Manual for Peer Leaders
Listening is as important as speaking
Person-First Language
“Dos and Don’ts”
Communicating
How does communicating help you be a better leader?
Communicating helps you:
Understand the other personExpress your ideas and feelingsGain respect
COMMUNICATION:
Some Feelings…
AnnoyedProudOverwhelm
edFrustratedWorriedExcitedInspired
NervousHopefulCalmConfidentShyDisappointe
d
Knowing Your Feelings
How does knowing your feelings help you become a better leader?
You can tell the difference between feelings, thoughts, actions.
You care about other people’s feelings. Your feelings can help you make
decisions.
Speak Up!
Four Steps to Becoming
a Self-Advocate
1. Know Yourself
2. Communicate Assertively
3.Solve Problems
4. Rights & Responsibilities
Problem Solving Steps
Step 1: Relax (Deep Breath)
Step 2: Say Something Positive to Yourself
Step 3: Identify the Problem
Step 4: Think of Solutions
Step 5: Pick one and… just do it!
Problem-Solving Scene: American Idol - Basketball
WHO: Ramone and Carol
WHERE: At home
WHAT: Disagree about TV show to watch
Problem Solving Steps
How do problem solving steps help us become better leaders?
Problem solving helps us Identify our feelings. Take time to think. Make good decisions for
ourselves AND the group.
Speak Up!
Steps to Becoming a Self-Advocate
1. Know Yourself
2. Communicate Assertively
3. Solve Problems
4.Rights & Responsibilities
Is Anybody Listening to Me?
WHO:Jane Mom (wants the best for Jane)Mr. Mills (wants the best for Jane)
WHAT:Before Person-Centered Planning meeting
WHERE:Mr. Mills Office
Some Feelings…
AnnoyedProudOverwhelm
edFrustratedWorriedExcitedInspired
NervousHopefulCalmConfidentShyDisappointe
d
Responsibility
Responsibility means we have a duty to respect the rights of others--and to have our own rights respected.
We must take responsibility for our actions.
Rules and Laws
How do Rules and Laws help us be responsible?
We know what our rights and responsibilities are to ourselves and others.
We understand what we
need to do to keep our rights.
Speak Up! Action Manual for Peer Leaders
Steps to Becoming a Self-Advocate:
1. Know Yourself2. Communicate
Assertively3. Solve Problems4. Rights &
Responsibilities
Project STIR MissouriWebinar
Today we will:1 – Introduce ourselves
2 –Try Speak-Up self-advocacy tools.
3 – Tell about Project STIR Self-
Advocacy Training.
WHY Start a Self-Advocacy Group?
To empower people with disabilities to speak up
To involve more people with disabilities in the community
How do you build a strong self-advocacy group?
Share skills--Each member brings different skills.
Shares tasks--Each member has different likes and dislikes.
Start a Self-Advocacy Group Decide:
What is your vision?Who do you want to involve?When will you meet?How will you organize your group?
You can vote for officers for your group
A good officer is a role model:
President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer
Self-Determination
How does self-determination help you to become a better leader?
Helps you get the life you want.Helps you be a responsible citizen.Helps you move your state toward a more self-determined system.
Project STIR MissouriTraining
STIR training goals are to:
1. Build your teams2. Practice tools for
speaking up3. Plan next steps for
training & leading others
On Day 1 (p.m.), we will
Meet :: Project STIR Team
:: Project STIR Missouri trainees:: Missouri Support Allies
Begin to build a team
On Day 3, we will…
• Plan to start a self-advocacy group • Practice the Spiral Model • Review self-determination• YOU lead activities and scenes
On Day 4 (A.M.) we will...
• Create a group PATH for Missouri Self-Advocate teams• Review your role • Get Ready for next steps• Review accomplishments
Why this approach?
Participants interact-- Try out tools – not just watch/listen Support one another Work as a team.
The group models inclusion Diverse abilities = diverse team
strengths. Visible & invisible disabilities.
Why this approach?
It includes emotions and feelings
Brain research: emotion is tied to memory
Participants distinguish between feelings/behaviors/thoughts
It puts participants in role as leaders
NC Project STIR Examples:
- Youths 4 Advocacy: Empowers students with disabilities to transition successfully into their communities.
- Carolina Health and Transition (CHAT): Youths speak up about their health care.
- Shifting the Power: Leadership training in 10 states.
Project STIR MissouriWebinar
Today we:1 – Introduced ourselves
2 –Tried Speak-Up self-advocacy tools.
3 – Told about Project STIR Self-
Advocacy Training.