Area 6: Self advocacy

This page focuses on resources in relation to self advocacy

Guide Dogs: Self advocacy for young people (External) Advice on articulating and expressing your views as an individual with VI. CYPVI, families, QTVIs and other professionals.
Paths to Literacy (US) Self-Determination Units with Lesson Plans (External). This series of lessons is designed to teach self-determination skills to students with visual impairments (US).
Family Connect: Your Visually Impaired Child and Advocate for Her Own Needs (External). US website aimed at families. Article to encourage families to support their children to learn to recognise and advocate for their own needs.

Downloadable Resources

See Area 6: Habilitation: Independent living skills homepage to discover downloadable resources shared by the sector