Your Self-Advocates
DDS advocates want you to live your best life. They partner with you and your family to help you live, learn, work, and enjoy life. The advocates can help you:
- Know your rights
- Have lifelong opportunities
- Make choices and take responsibility
- Enjoy the dignity of risk
- Have safe and meaningful relationships
Self Advocacy Highlights
WHAT IS SELF ADVOCACY?
Self advocacy is all about knowing your rights and speaking for yourself.
Success Stories
People tell us about their lives, their careers, and the choices they make.
Understand Your Rights (PDF)
Everybody in America has rights that help them live the life they want.
Take the Pledge
Read, sign, and live the pledge to place people before any disability.
ADVOCATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Learn what DDS Self Advocacy Coordinators have achieved.
Living the Mission
Learn about DDS' mission to serve you and see some great ideas you can use.
Important Contacts and Groups
Special Programs