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
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…
The Courage to Rise and the Heart to Give Back: Nancy’s Extraordinary Journey
From the moment you meet Nancy, you can feel her warmth—even before you hear her…
Celebrating the Season: New York Holiday Party 2025
The New York holiday party was a joyful celebration that brought everyone together to mark…
Celebrating a Year of Volunteering: End of 2025
As the year comes to an end, the advocates and support staff join us to…
P.A.G.E.S. Self Starters: Advocacy, Impact, and Making a Difference
Action, independence, and impact are just a few words that define CFS’ P.A.G.E.S. advocacy efforts…
CFS Employee of the Year!
When Maria won Employee of the Year at CFS, she was stunned. “I was just…
