Yes, I Lead Workshops
[SARN Memo for July 14, 2010]
The self-advocacy movement is powered by shared leadership. Great, you say. I’m ready to do my share. Where can I practice being a leader?
One good place is at a conference. Find out when your state is having a self-advocacy conference. Get in touch with the planners. Tell them you want to present a workshop on self-advocacy.
Why not you? Here’s how…
Respond to this memo!1. Use ACT’s Training Materials
Advocating Change Together has produced materials for a number of self-led workshops that are perfect for just this purpose. Each unit includes a variety of activities—icebreakers, role-plays, art, video—and all the support materials you need to present a workshop. There is even a script of exactly what to say.
Topics include assertiveness, organizing, recognizing stereotypes—even Self-Advocacy Bingo! These are fun workshops, and they’re easy to lead. Each one is designed for you to be successful—you just practice with a team of one or two other self-advocates, and off you go.
2. Three Easy Steps
“Sounds good,” you say. “What should I do now?”
Just follow these three easy steps:
- Apply to be a speaker—soon! Contact the conference planners. Sign up to lead.
- Purchase the materials. Choose and purchase a kit from ACT on a topic of interest to you (see our online catalog). Each kit includes everything you need to successfully lead a workshop. (You may call us at 1-800-641-0059 for recommendations, if you like.)
- Practice. Once you get the materials, recruit your team (one or two other self-advocates and an ally) and practice presenting the workshop. Get prepared and then try it out on your local self-advocacy group. They’ll get the benefit of the workshop and you’ll get to practice with a familiar group.
Best of luck as you continue your journey of self-advocacy!
Today’s Trivia Question:
True or false: Male mosquitoes never sting humans; it’s only females that suck blood.
(The answer will be published in the next Memo.)
Answer to July 7th Trivia Question: c. 1.3 million
Question was: The Earth is a lot bigger than the moon. In fact, 50 moons would fit inside the Earth. How many Earths would fit inside the sun?
- 130
- 13,000
- 1.3 million
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