Self Advocacy
Speaking up for yourself
Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and what is important to you.
It means you can ask for what you need, share your thoughts and feelings, and tell people what you want for your life.
Self-advocacy also means knowing your rights and responsibilities. It means you can stand up for your rights and make choices about your life.
The goal of self-advocacy is to help you decide what you want, then make a plan to get it.
Self-advocacy does not mean you cannot ask for help. It just means you are in control of your decisions, and you are responsible for them.
We Support Self Advocacy at Aspire!
We meet in large groups several times a year to talk about the Code of Rights and other important topics.
We have a subcommittee that meets every two months to plan and talk about self-advocacy.
Every month, we hold self-advocacy meetings in each of our houses. Everyone has a chance to share ideas, ask questions, and be heard.
At Aspire, your voice matters.
Meet the Self Advocacy Sub Committee
Mark Matheson
Gerard Knapp
Thomas Ross
Adele Whiteside
Johanne Overwater
Malcolm Matheson
Harry Stidder
Shona Inglis
Tayt Crawford
Steph Tong
Becky Marshall
Duane Porter
Bethany Harwood
Your Rights
Empowering Choice & Advocacy
At Aspire, we believe that rights are fundamental to the wellbeing and dignity of everyone we support. To ensure these rights are upheld and understood, we have a dedicated subcommittee that meets every two months to discuss matters related to the Code of Rights and Self-Advocacy.
In addition, each of our houses holds monthly meetings where we focus on Self-Advocacy, giving everyone an opportunity to share, learn, and discuss what advocacy means for them.
We also host several all-inclusive meetings each year, inviting everyone we support to attend. These meetings feature guest speakers and encourage open discussions around rights, advocacy, and empowerment.
At Aspire, we are committed to ensuring that everyone’s rights are respected, and that they have the opportunity to speak up, be heard, and advocate for their own needs and choices.
