Self-Advocacy Board of Los Angeles County

10/01/2022

SABLAC President and Vice President tabling at the Let's Talk Learning Differences - LD Post-Secondary Transition Institute and Conference for Neuro-Divergent Youth and Young Adults

01/12/2022

Check out this great symposium!

Get your year off to an empowering start!
Join us for a free virtual session aimed at empowering you in 2022 and beyond. RICV will conduct their first annual Advocacy Symposium on Saturday, January 15th at 11:00 a.m. The event will also feature a special performance by comedian Michael Beers! With the focus on advocacy, topics are set to include consent, money management, employment, and the right and the wrong way to advocate. Some content discussed is intended for those age 18 and over. REGISTER NOW! Click the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IoDklSQTR6htLCfEQ6T8Q

12/02/2021

There are some great resources for self-advocates. Here's one!

“What is Self-Advocacy?” by www.selfadvocacyonline.org at the Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota, 2015. Self-Advocacy is: A civil rights movement for people…

11/19/2021

Hey Folks! Trev is a self-advocate who has started his own business making soaps! Check out his FB page.

08/19/2021

A few stories about conservatorships.

“I tried to reach for my phone to call 911, but they tackled me, carried me to the car, and took me to a group home for people with disabilities.”

04/29/2021

Free workshop on nutrition and exercise during the pandemic! May 3. Register below.

Join us for a series of Healthcare Workshops for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities This session will focus on Nutrition & Exercise during the Pandemic. You must register for each session separately. If you have a question or need an accommodation, please contact Sonya Bing...

04/20/2021

The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network has come out with another great tool kit, all about the "HCBS Settings Rule."

The Home and Community-Based Services Settings Rule, or HCBS Settings Rule, allows people with disabilities to access resources we need to live in the community. Learning about the rule is an important part of understanding our rights. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new plain language to...

01/27/2021

This autistic author writes about "good support" for him. What do you want/need from your support people?

Something I get asked fairly often on twitter, or during events is “what does good support look like”. It’s a good question because support can vary so much. I require quite a lot of support day to day, but other people may need more focused support or support in different areas.

01/25/2021

Check this out!

Our annual Festival of Human Abilities is a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. This year we are streaming live from the Aquarium!

12/10/2020

Hey Self-Advocates! SCDD is hosting monthly Zoom chats! Click on the link below to find out more :)

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SCDD 2020 CA Statewide Self-Advocacy Monthly Chats. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/21/2020

A great resource for self-advocates!