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Youth Self-Advocacy and Empowerment - Youth Portal


Video: Youth Self-Advocacy and Empowerment - Youth Portal



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Presented by: Amy Freeman, Statewide Transition Programs Coordinator

The Coalition's website is dedicated to empowering youth to become their own best advocate- to identify and pursue what is "their good life". Advocacy skills benefit youth in many areas of their life including school, work and community.

Active Links:

  1. My Adventures in Youth Empowerment- Comics +Video Empower Youth to Become Self-Advocates
  2. Youth Empowerment Project YEP- Self-Advocacy + Empowerment Interviews with Youth
  3. Prepare for Life After Graduation- IMT/GPS Interactive Self-Determination Trainings for Youth
  4. 5 Tips for Preparing for College Success
  5. IEP Tips for Teens- Use Your IEP Meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself

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