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Project

People On the Go Enhancing Advocacy

Center:

MD-Kennedy Krieger Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Ken Capone
[email protected]
443-923-9593

Project Description:

People On the Go (POG) is a group of advocates with intellectual and developmental challenges who use their voices to be heard and recognized.We believe all people should be active participants in their communities and we strive to eliminate discrimination.Self-Advocacy is about speaking up for yourself, having a voice, and standing up for what you believe in. Self-advocacy groups help people stand up for what is important to them and bring people together to advocate for common issues. Some of People On the Go's accomplishments include working with agencies around the state and also working with Governor O'Malley to close institutions such as the Rosewood Center. Persons with disabilities have the right to choose where they want to live with the supports they may choose to utilize. We are also a driving force behind legislative changes in the state to give self-advocates the equality that is deserved.

Keyword(s):

self advocacy

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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