Starting and Maintaining Youth Advisory Boards IN PARTNERSHIP

Starting and Maintaining Youth Advisory Boards IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

A NATIONAL, GRASSROOTS PROJECT OF FAMILY VOICES CREATED BY YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES FOR YOUTH. 2

Presenters Matthew Shapiro Emily Ball Hamza Jaka 3

Part 2: Turning Self-Advocates into Leaders This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND 4

What We Learned BUILDING YOUTH AS SELF-ADVOCATES 5

Today we will explore… What a self-advocate looks like. What skills are necessary for a youth leader. What kind of training and mentoring is most helpful. Tips & best practices to grow a strong group of youth leaders. 6

What Does a Self. Advocate Look Like? 7

A Self-Advocate Looks Like This… 8

Transition into Leaders 9

Leadership Skills The ability to lead a project or a meeting o Well Organized o Clear Communication o Good Time-management o Professionalism (Professionalism does NOT mean concealing a disability!) 10

Hamza’s Story 11

Leadership Skills The ability to lead a project or a meeting o Set goals and follow through o Work with others toward a common goal o Work effectively with diverse groups 12

Emily’s Story 13

Leadership Skills The ability to lead a project or a meeting o Receive and give constructive feedback o Be accountable and hold others accountable (Another Story from Hamza) 14

Activities • Team building • Webinars • Conference Calls • In-Person meetings • Conferences • Workshops • Service-Oriented events Types of Training 15

Allow Youth to Shine! Foster their strengths Let them share their skills Give them opportunities to use their expertise 16

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CONTACT US Kids as Self Advocates fvkasa. org Family Voices familyvoices. org National Center for Family & Professional Partnerships familyvoices. org/ncfpp SPAN Parent Advocacy Network spanadvocacy. org REACH spanadvocacy. org/content/reach-transition-resources-employment-accesscommunity-living-and-hope PEAL Center pealcenter. org Vermont Family Network vermontfamilynetwork. org 18