Speak Out!

As members of Speak Out!, Winnifred Stewart Association's self-advocacy group, we speak up for our rights and responsibilities and advocate for others with disabilities who strive to be part of their communities. In our quest for self-determination, we work hard to get involved, learn skills, such as public speaking and leadership, plan and participate in events, and share experiences to stay connected.

According to the Speak Out! members, Self-Advocacy is:

Getting involved in matters that are important to you
Being proud of who you are and what you do
Sharing your experience with others
Opening people's minds to what self-advocacy means
Being a leader who works to change the way things are
Understanding and getting involved in political issues that affect you
Working hard to make a difference in your community
Speaking out for other people who have disabilities

Self-Advocacy in Action: Join us at the Self-Advocacy Summit October 2-4, 2009 in Edmonton, where individuals with developmental disabilities from all over Alberta will meet for 2 1/2 days to learn how to make the world better for people with developmental disabilities, meet new people, be proud of who they are, and show it! For more details, download our brochure or visit the summit website.