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Self-Advocacy In College & the Workplace

Youth and young adults are self-advocates at school and in the workplace. Learning the necessary skills, tips, and rights is essential to establishing what they need and expect to succeed in positive school and work environments.

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College Self-Advocacy

Learning to be a self-advocate will be helpful for your entire life, even during your college years. This featured post from NeuroHealth shows that knowing how to be a self-advocate is essential to getting the absolute most out of your college experience. 



On The Job Self Advocacy

The importance of self-advocacy isn't limited to school; it can also be used in the workplace. Tips for Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, by Dale S. Brown with LDOnline, features steps individuals with disabilities can take to self-advocate at work. These tips can make it so your work environment is safe and respectful, and accommodating for you and your needs.

Have you ever been a self-advocate at school/work? Did you learn anything new from the resources shared today? 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.

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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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