Self-advocacy refers to an individual’s ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions. To be a successful self-advocate, an individual must understand personal strengths and needs, identify personal goals, know legal rights and responsibilities and communicate these to others.
Self advocacy and self determination skills are important sills for students with disabilities to develop. With these skills the student is able to determine and apply skills in school, home, community and work. These skills will assist students in achieving their school and post-school outcomes. For further information, please refer to these website: