Saturday, November 28, 2009

Self-Advocacy: Student Resources: Education: Disability.gov


Self-Advocacy: Student Resources: Education: Disability.gov:

"Tips for Teens: Use Your IEP Meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself

Information for teens on how to begin to express their needs and wants by participating in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. At these meetings, teens can learn ways to talk about their disability to others, set goals, build teamwork skills, ask for accommodation and practice other self-advocacy skills. This link opens a PDF document."