A new study documents how schools might be teaching autistic students that they are the problem and discouraging ...

In my self-advocacy group at Sunshine Village, one topic which we discussed is communication. It is vital for self-advocates to be able to communicate their needs. There are two facets of ...

This post was co-authored by Dr. Miranda Melcher. Once a student moves from high school to college, the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to the student.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Success in the workplace often hinges not just on your ability to perform but on how well you advocate for yourself. Self-advocacy ...

Self-advocacy starts by cultivating a shock-absorbent, insulated core, where your worth, values, and strengths are kept as safe and unshakable as possible. Self-advocacy starts by cultivating a ...

In a conversation that sheds light on the critical nature of self-advocacy for underrepresented professionals, Kevin E. Hooks sits down with Devika Brij, the visionary founder of Bridge the Gap ...

HUNTINGTON — Local high school students with disabilities are learning about and developing self-advocacy and self-awareness skills throughout the month of June through classes provided by the ...

FITCHBURG — The Arc of Opportunity’s self-advocacy group has always been a vibrant community where individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities come together to voice their concerns, ...