Empowering Self Advocates To Take Action Cooperative

“We support Self Advocates to find their voices through workshops and training”

Help people find their way in life through training sessions, education and sharing experiences.

- About Us

We support people with disabilities to speak up for themselves and for others.We encourage people to learn about their rights and how to voice their concerns. We believe Self Advocates can bridge the gap between “us” and community by promoting diversity and inclusion for all.

- Our Goal

Our goal is to increase public awareness regarding disability issues and the right to be treated equally with respect and dignity as valued participants of our community.

We are always searching for new advocates to join our group.  By sharing stories and learning about the issues that affect us, making us more skillful mentors and stronger leaders.

20

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

Our Purpose

Help people find their way in life through training sessions, education and sharing experiences.

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Our Team

iChange Justice PODCAST

- Host Joy Gilfilen

Experiencing Breakthroughs in Systemic Change with James White with ESATTA Cooperative

iChange Justice Host Joy Gilfilen interviews James White about how his own attitudes of leadership have changed over decades of working within institutions that were controlled from the top down with very rigid systems. James’ expertise is working with people who have been boxed in by being labeled with a disability, which creates a habit of disempowerment and co-dependency.

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Our Workshops

People Planning

TOGETHER

Empowering Self Advocates to Take -Action Co-op Trainer

What is

People Planning

TOGETHER?

This FREE 2-day training is for people labelled with a developmental disability who are interested in taking a leadership role in planning a life they desire. This training is facilitated by people who also live with a label of developmental disability

What do we do in the

TRAINING?

You spend time identifying the things that are Important TO you so you can be happy. You spend time identifying the the things that are Important FOR you so you stay healthy and safe. You decide what works for you and how people can best support you to be happy and healthy at the same time!

What do I need to know about the

TRAINING?

Plan on spending 2 full days for the entire training. The training starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. To be successful: People often bring a “secretary” with them for any supports that might be needed. People who have gone through the class said it was helpful to have someone that

What would you like to change in your life? There’s a way for YOU to make that happen!

Light Your Path While Living Life in the Fast Lane

Self Esteem Workshop

This training is designed to give you some tools and techniques to help you recognize the direction you want to take with issues you may have around Self Esteem and Confidence.

World Café Guidelines

We facilitate world cafes

This is a good way for people in agencies, neighbourhoods, towns to identify things they want to explore more. This helps people with a fun interactive process to dig into these issues they may want to explore and possible ways to make postive change in each situation. A good way for people to connect and talk and come to some consensus on steps forward.

One Page Descriptions

Self Exploration

This workshop is a Self Exploration about the things that are Important to and Important for you. It looks at the supports you need and want in life, work, and play. We will guide you with a group to look at these ideas and compile them so you can share them with people you trust. Many people say it helps them understand you more and it also saves you having to constantly tell people all these things. People who have done this workshop can use it for resumes cover letters and just as general information to help others get to know you. It is also a powerful team building exercise.

Breaking Down Barriers

Nothing About Us Without Us

Nothing About Us Without Us. That is the theme of this workshop. The barriers that have been in the system for years are being challenged and we discuss this in the workshop. It talks about the ways we can take more control in our lives. We discuss our rights and much more.

How to cope with Grief

Grief Workshop

This workshop explores the journey we take when we lose someone or something important in our lives. We will look at the stages of grief and ways to be more informed and cope with the challenges that come our way.

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Results we have helped create

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