We want to ensure everyone we support has the tools they need to be strong self-advocates. Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and making sure your life is lived how you want. You can use these links and documents as a starting point. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to our Innovative Planning and Advocacy Department at InnovativeTeam@cfsny.org.
Advocate Tools
Resources
Support Circle
My Human Rights Education
★My Transition Education ★
Intro to Transition Series
My Smart Home Technology Education
Advocacy News and Information
Drawing A Life She Loves: Meet Lauren, an Artist, Collaborator, and Puppet Maker
Lauren is a CFS participant who loves art because it’s about more than just about…
Beyond Words: Amoako’s Art, Music, and Journey Toward Independence
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nfhxmRR0xoE Amoako Buachie does most of his talking with a paintbrush, piano, or microphone –…
NEW PLACES. NEW FACES. ALWAYS OSCAR.
Some people collect souvenirs. Oscar collects people. Oscar is a storyteller whose love of filmmaking…
Miguelina: Finding Purpose Through Service
Miguelina’s Story For most of my life, I struggled to figure out what my purpose…
Supporting Families, Empowering Lives, and Building Inclusive Communities
Alicia McGrath Discusses The Center for Family Support’s Mission on AARP’s “Take Five with Ken.’…
If I Can, Then You Can: Tonya Helps Empower Others with I/DD
Tonya uses advocacy, poetry, and lived experience to help empower others with intellectual and developmental…
