Find a range of materials including documents written by self-advocates, and information on navigating systems, supported healthcare decision-making, and successful community living.
Written by self-advocates, our What I Wish My Doctor Knew series offers helpful insights and tips for health care professionals.
Find links to advocacy organizations as well as information on regulations and guidelines.
This section contains the Communication Toolkit with information on evaluations and tools for effective communication, as well as helpful links.
Find information on various service systems including the regional center, special education, and more. Also includes sample referral letters.
This section contains a guide on sexuality and sexual health. The guide includes information on sexuality education, dating, relationships, talking to your doctor, marriage and pregnancy.
Like all of us, people with disabilities may need support to understand health information, communicate with their clinicians and manage their daily health needs.
Learn about transition to adults services from the perspective of self-advocates. Includes helpful tools and checklists.
Me As a Person on the Autism Spectrum - Aspergers
Me As a Person with Sensory Sensitivities
Non-Traditional Communicators
The People Who Accompany Us to OUR Medical Appointments
Regulations & Guidelines - Links
Directory of Regional Centers & Other Advocacy Resources
Regional Centers
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for Adults Disabled Since Childhood
Social Security Income (SSI) for Adults
Special Education
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children
Timely Access to Health Care
When & Where to Refer
Referral Letters for Clinicians and Self-Advocates
Our Sexuality, Our Health: A Disabled Advocate's Guide to Relationships, Romance, Sexuality and Sexual Health
Partners in Health: Implementing Supported Healthcare Decision-Making for Users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
What's Next: A Self-Advocate's Guided Tour through Transition for Parents and Other Supporters
Sexuality Resources
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