2017 Strengthening Self-advocacy in Arizona

Overview

<p>The AZ Developmental Disabilities Council issues competitive grants based on the goals of their Five-Year State Plan:  Self-advocacy, Integrated Employment and Inclusion. The purpose of this grant is to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to become independent, productive, integrated and included into their communities. Funding under the DD Act of 2000 is to assist States in the development of a state plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services and other activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to their maximum potential, and to support a system which protects the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Purpose of the RFGA, Objectives and Project Narrative-The purpose of this RFGA is to fulfill the federal requirement to strengthen Self- Advocacy, leadership development, and participation in coalitions.Essentially, leadership training on self-advocacy/self-determination will help individuals make informed choices around integrated options in community life, such as employment, education, housing, and recreation. Objective 1: The Council will increase and support opportunities for persons with I/DD who are community leaders, to provide leadership training and peer mentoring that will prepare and support their peers who wish to promote the positive perception and inclusion of persons with I/DD in their community.  Objective 2: The Council will support the participation of persons with I/DD in cross disability, culturally diverse leadership coalitions and groups that address issues of importance to persons with I/DD.</p>