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Advocacy Center

At the Center for Family Support, we want to ensure everyone we support has the tools they need to be strong self-advocates. Self-advocacy essentially means speaking up for yourself and making sure your life is lived how you want.

You can use the links and documents in this Advocacy Center as a starting point in your journey towards self-advocacy. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to our Innovative Planning and Advocacy Department at InnovativeTeam@cfsny.org.

Person Centered Resources

Personal Autonomy Video

Personal Autonomy Workbook

One Page Profile Video

One Page Word Document (Download)

Decision Making Steps Flyer

When Do I Want Support? Flyer

CFS Personal Outcome Measures Interviews

Your Rights

Know Your Rights Brochure

NYC Civic Engagement Commission Brochure

Human Rights Education Presentation

30 Basic Human Rights List

Useful Links and Websites

Able News

12 Self-Advocacy Skills

Learn About Supported Decision-Making

Advocacy News and Information

Meet Elisanta

Meet Elisanta: CFS Advocate of the Year

Elisanta is a fiercely independent individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who has accomplished so much in her life, and who is determined to keep on achieving! Nothing feels…

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CFS Lobby Day

CFS Advocates Lobby in Albany

Advocacy as a practice has evolved and moved beyond virtuous acts of kindness to become a structured effort to provide a voice and support to those in need. While organizations…

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CFS Participants Dance at Keoni Movement Arts

Individuals participating in CFS programs recently had the opportunity to work with the Keoni Movement Arts’ Creative Learning Grant to learn new ways to express themselves artistically through dance over…

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Upcoming Advocacy Events and Rallies

Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities

With both the New York and New Jersey budgets to be finalized in the coming weeks, we’re counting on our CFS community to step up and show their support for…

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CFS Celebrates Black History Month

CFS Celebrates Black History Month in 2023

The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Black History Month provides a unique opportunity for all of us…

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Capital Rally and Lobby Day

New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) is hosting a rally aimed at encouraging investment into the future of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), and we’re excited to join them!…

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Oscar Segal's Advocacy for Supported Decision Making

Oscar Advocates For Supported Decision Making

Sometimes, all it takes is a single individual to inspire an entire community. This is the kind of person that brings people together to achieve a positive, enduring outcome. In…

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Benjy

Benjy’s Curious Mind on Film

The Center for Family Support has been working with Benjamin and his family in our Self-Directed Services program since 2014. “The skills and compassion of the CFS staff are unparalleled,”…

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the magic of music

The Healing Magic of Music

Who doesn’t love music? But what about the power of making music…together? CFS’ The Magic of Music program is convening in person for six special weeks to jam together and…

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cfs group outting

The Center for Family Support Obtains CQL Accreditation!

For the third time, the Center for Family Support has been accredited as an organization with Person-Centered Excellence by the Council on Quality and Leadership, a leader in working with…

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Jack Turns 40! The Best Birthday… Yet!

Jack recently turned 40 – a big event for all of us. He’s one of our advocates living at Cary Avenue, one of CFS’ Residences in Staten Island. Tamara is…

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Congratulations to Filmmaker Oscar Segal!

Throughout the year, Oscar was able to apply to many film festivals with his short film, The Oscar Show. The Oscar Show is based on a YouTube show that Oscar…

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CFSNJ Open House – On the Spot Interviews

Come Join Us for Our Open HouseHolding On the Spot Interviews Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Positions Available DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am – 2:00 pmLOCATION:…

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thankful

Thank You for Your Creativity and Advocacy!

The Innovative Planning Department would like to Thank all our Direct Support Staff for your creativity and advocacy. For being able to balance rights while keeping people safe, for managing…

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Who is Stella Young? And How Does She #choosetochallenge?

For #Women’s History + Development Disabilities Awareness Month #DDA month, we’re highlighting women who #choosetochallenge. This week, we’re sharing Stella Young’s amazing @TED Talk. CLICK HERE to watch the talk….

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