Does the youth have self-advocacy, self-determination and self-efficacy skills for the workplace?
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Self-advocacy in the workplace
Hear what young people have to say about self-advocacy
Watch this 4-minute video to learn about different environments and experiences where young people advocated for themselves at work, in school and with family.
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Find resources to help youth explore self-advocacy in the workplace.
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From the Learning Disabilities Association of America, this Self-Advocacy in the Workplace resource walks through steps for advocating on the job.
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The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A workbook for youth with disabilities (PDF) is designed to help youth make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability — including how the decision could impact their education, employment and social lives.
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