Class content is designed to prepare participants to function independently and productively as a family member and citizens. Participants have the opportunity to enhance their self-awareness, self-confidence, socially responsible behavior, strong decision-making and communications skills. Advocacy is a student driven class where students can bring their questions and concerns.
Curriculum
Self-Advocacy
- Environmental living rights
- Mobility rights
- Employment rights
- Discrimination
- Independence and self-advocacy
- Civil rights, responsibilities
Self-Determination
- Achieving self-identity and self-awareness
- Self-esteem
- Identify physical and psychological needs
- Understanding emotions and feelings
- Developing self-confidence and self-worth
- Giving and accepting praise and criticism
- Knowledge of physical self
Teachable Moments
- Personal experience
- Problems at home/program
Any other topic students wish to discuss.