How to self-advocate
Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and making sure people know your needs and interests. These tips can help you practice your self-advocacy skills.
Resources
Resources for students, parents/caregivers, educators, and schools on how to best support students with disability at high school.
Resources for students
Making sure your needs are met in high school
Are your learning and accessibility needs being met at school?
Preparing for high school
If you have a disability that requires specific learning or accessibility adjustments, it can feel even more overwhelming. Being more prepared may help you feel less nervous, and might help you more successfully advocate for your needs to your school.
How to be assertive
Assertiveness is being self-assured and confident without being aggressive or passive. It’s important to be both a self-advocate and to be assertive.
Preparing for work or higher education
It’s usually up to you to advocate for your learning and accessibility needs at university or in the workplace. It’s really important to know what your learning and accessibility needs are, and how to advocate for them.
