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Advocacy Stories for Youth by Youth

Sharing Stories about overcoming challenges and obstacles, learning how to self-advocate, and much more can positively impact those with shared experiences. On YouTube, we've created several videos including these youth and the stories they want everyone to know about. The stories are featured in the "Advocacy Stories by Youth for Youth," SPAN YouTube Channel video series. 

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Advocacy Stories for Youth by Youth

The Advocacy Stories playlist is a compilation of various stories from kids, teens, and young adults who have learned to advocate for themselves, despite many obstacles and struggles they've encountered. These youth and young adults share their stories as examples of using the right to advocate for themselves, to speak out whenever they need assistance.

What do you think of the Advocacy Stories? Do you have any stories you wish to see added? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 PM. 

Resources...

Advocacy Stories by Youth for Youth Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGXju3IK5UOUBG3sB6nMkAQyLreaw7CRI

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org 

Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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