Sanys Long Island

Hauppauge, NY 11788 631-434-7241 631-335-9142 bcariello@sanys.org www.sanys.org The following is a list of the key goals and activities SANYS intends to engage in over the next few years as we continue to help evolve our system to one that:

Supports all of us with a developmental disability to be contributing members of our community. Listens to us when we speak-up for ourselves and others on all issues that effect our lives. Provides an array of choices of services including person centered and designed supports. Get involved start/attend a self advocacy group:

Self-Advocacy groups are as unique as the people who form the group. All successful Self-Advocacy groups have several things in common. All Self-Advocacy groups need:

A purpose or mission. This purpose needs to be shared by each member of the group. a leader. The group needs someone to take responsibility to organize and run meetings. uconcrete goals. Members who are willing to work toward these goals. Self-Advocacy has four connected parts:
Being part of a Self-Advocacy Group to find support. Strong Self-Advocates Speaking Up...

Speaking Out...
(Adapted from SABE Self- Advocacy Start- Up Toolkit)

Everyday Opportunities and the expectation to be a self- advocate where you live and work. Community Integration... participating in the community. Why start a group? Adapted from SABE Self-Advocacy Start-Up Toolkit

A self-advocacy group is a place to:

~ find out more about the rights of people with
disabilities.

~ work on issues with other people who share a
common view.

~ learn how to advocate for yourself and others
discover how to make changes in your home and
workplace.

~ develop leadership and public speaking skills
hear about upcoming events like conferences and
regional meetings.

~ develop friendships utilize resources of the
Association learn useful information from each
other get support from others. For Education...

Help myself and others
Speak up for yourself
Work on problem-solving and decision-making skills
Learn about rights and responsibilities and the Options you have through learning other people’s experiences. Voting and how government works. Practice public speaking all about groups. For Human Rights...

Work for better services and programs. Advocate for community living and inclusion. Advocate for real jobs and fair wages. Promote dignity and respect. To overcome discrimination by educating the community. Advocate for better laws. Social...

To meet together to make friends. Plan and hold picnics, parties and recreation activities. Have fun with friends after the meeting. To feel good about myself and others around me. Interested in starting or attending groups ? Contact your local SANYS office at 631-434-7241.