Project Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT)

2020

Too often, the desire by an individual self-advocate (SA) to participate in advocacy activities and decision-making processes is not accompanied by the requisite knowledge or leadership skills. To address that lack of knowledge and skills, we created Project SALT to achieve a two-pronged goal. The first prong will provide a curriculum with the necessary training information for self-advocates who are potential leaders to develop those abilities. The second prong will provide a curriculum for identifed self-advocate leaders to learn the skills needed to become role models, mentors and peer trainers. The intent is to produce an ever-growing cadre of individuals with the capacity for self-determination, independence and the ability to participate in their communities in meaningful ways.

Young adults with disabilities, Leadership skills training

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Leadership

Adults with Disabilities

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups

Single-County, Mulit-County

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