Promoting Self Advocacy
Jim Irvin, a strong self-advocate,
at his job at Coopersmiths
in Fort Collins, CO.
Funder: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services grant to the CO Division for Developmental Disabilities
Key Personnel:
- Cathy Schelly, M.Ed., OTR, PI (CCP Director)
- Julia Kothe, MA, Project Director and Lead Author (CCP Asst. Director)
- Cynthia Spang, MA, Co-Author (CCP Job Developer)
Abstract: Through the Promoting Self-Advocacy project, the From Here to There…The Self-Advocacy Handbook has been developed. This unique and innovative handbook is a guide for educators, providers, support people and/or family members to use as they work closely with youth and adults with significant disabilities, mentoring them as they develop and practice self-advocacy skills that will promote the highest level of independence and success in life activities. The From Here to There…The Self-Advocacy Handbook can be purchased by contacting CCP by email or phone: contact CCP@cahs.colostate.edu OR (970)491-5930.