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Steps TowardIndependence and Responsibility
About USAbout STIRAbout YOU
An Introduction to the staff: Deb Tonda Chuck Andy Sarah
Two Truths and a lie: Andy Magruder
Sarah Payne
Project STIR provides you with tools to:•Advocate•Educate
•Who are we advocating for?•Who are we trying to educate? How?
Training program for self-advocatesLeading by example - what you accomplish in
your own lifeTelling your own story Advocacy-Helping others speak up too and
become leaders by example
Lead by example
Tell your story
Encourage others to lead
> Knowing Yourself > Communicating Assertively > Problem Solving and Negotiating > Rights and Responsibilities > Self Advocacy and Self
Determination > Being Part of the Community > Starting a Self Advocacy Group
Classes will be two different nights a week• Monday • Thursday
Try to attend the same class every week
Limited to 12 students
Participate in discussions and other activities
Role playing is not required, but highly recommended
You may be asked to do homework assignments.
Be committed!• Three unexcused absences • **An absence is excused if you call ahead of
time
Kirk-tran Tickets Carpool?