IOWAA Place to Grow Advocates

#1 National Recommendation:

Put DD councils, P&As, UCEDDs on the same planning cycle to:

- address self-advocacy together

-collaborate with self-advocates

-address systemic issues

-allow self-advocates to have input on network priorities and goals

#2 National Recommendation:

Pull federal agencies together to talk about improving transportation for

people with disabilities, especially in rural areas

#3 National Recommendation:

Work with the Department of Education to allow self-advocates and others

to go into schools to:

-talk about issues

-provide information about resources

- provide education about disability history and awareness

-teach the “Everybody Counts” program (bullying prevention)

-transition to adult services

-access to services and resources