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Self advocacy group for people with developmental disabilitiesFocuses on issues related to self advocacy such as increasing knowledge on different topics, educating themselves and their rights as citizens, being independent, speaking for themselves, making their own decisions

Workshop topics include, but are not limited to:- Assertive communication- Computer classes- Decision making and goal setting- Identifying interests, skills, values, and strengths- Job interview skills- Job seeking strategies- Personality and creativity- Resume and cover letter writing- Self-esteem- Stress management

Offers services such as:- Career assessment, testing, and counseling- Computer access- Computer training- Job development/readiness- Employment library- Peer and personal counseling- Quarterly newsletter- Self-esteem and assertiveness training- Self-exploration, personal skills training, and vocational assessment- Support groups- Workshops- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)