Self-Advocacy Websites & Videos

Westchester Institute for Human Development

o The following website has a variety of resources focusing on self-
advocacy. The topics and information available are listed below.
o Website: http://www.wihd.org/resources-and-product-
library/#infoandtraining
My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan
Trainers Program
Trainers Manual
Family Guide on Emergency Preparedness
Personal Emergency Plan
Thing to Do
Basic Supplies
Go Bag
Using Devices and During an Emergency
My Health Summary
Variety of videos that focus on Emergency
Preparedness.
My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility
Trainers Manual
Training Program
Individual forms for program
University of Oklahoma: Zarrow Center for Learning
Enrichment
o ME! Lessons for Teaching Self-Awareness & Self-Advocacy
While some information is geared toward students in
high school and transitioning, there are self-advocacy
skills appropriate for all age ranges.
o Website: http://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-
partnerships/zarrow/trasition-education-materials/me-lessons-
for-teaching-self-awareness-and-self-advocacy.html
Self-Advocacy Online
o This website features a plethora videos by individuals with ID
talking about their stance on different topics including: Self-
advocacy, supports, R Word, Health, Home, ADA, and many
more!
o Website: http://www.selfadvocacyonline.org/stories/?
story=VniveTQr4o8
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
o The following website provides videos of self-advocacy
training for ID. These videos provide clear, step-by-step
instructions on how to be a self-advocate. Each video builds
upon itself. The videos feature individuals with ID discussing
the topic.
 Self-Advocacy Websites & Videos
o Website:http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?
VID=988&categoryID=998&ts=einsteinon&tsp=related#top
Disability Justice
o This website provides videos and descriptions of individuals
who share their perspective of being a self-advocate.
o Website: http://disabilityjustice.org/justice-denied/i-know-my-
rights/
Youtube Videos on Self-Advocacy
o What is Advocacy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NnOk2tTz468&list=PLeXkj3dbjrFnaaXQwavqeYfNAf0
M47dP3&index=1&t=2s
o Self-Advocacy More Alike Than Different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=s0zrX_0Iiuo&list=PLeXkj3dbjrFnaaXQwavqeYfNAf0M4
7dP3&index=2&t=207s
o What is Self-Advocacy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sOX3LWUD2_g&list=PLeXkj3dbjrFnaaXQwavqeYfNAf0
M47dP3&index=3
o Know Your Rights: A Guide for Self-Advocates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NRA5rTuK_es&list=PLeXkj3dbjrFnaaXQwavqeYfNAf0M
47dP3&index=4&t=6s