AUCD: Poster Symposium: Self-advocacy: Future Directions of the Movement: The past, present, and future of the self-advocacy movement told by Tia Nelis.

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Presenter

Tia Nelis, Self-Advocacy Specialist
Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Renae Alvarez, MPH, IL LEND , Chicago, IL, United States, IL - Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND;

Description

The self-advocacy movement in the US is a human rights movement of and by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It involves people with IDD working together to take charge of their lives, fight discrimination, and advocate for justice. The purpose of the presentation will be to educate others about the history, current landscape, and future directions for the self-advocacy movement.

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