Steps TowardIndependence and Responsibility

About USAbout STIRAbout YOU

An Introduction to the staff: Deb Tonda Chuck Andy Sarah

Two Truths and a lie: Andy Magruder

Sarah Payne

Project STIR provides you with tools to:•Advocate•Educate

•Who are we advocating for?•Who are we trying to educate? How?

Training program for self-advocatesLeading by example - what you accomplish in

your own lifeTelling your own story Advocacy-Helping others speak up too and

become leaders by example

Lead by example

Tell your story

Encourage others to lead

> Knowing Yourself > Communicating Assertively > Problem Solving and Negotiating > Rights and Responsibilities > Self Advocacy and Self

Determination > Being Part of the Community > Starting a Self Advocacy Group

Classes will be two different nights a week• Monday • Thursday

 Try to attend the same class every week

Limited to 12 students

Participate in discussions and other activities

Role playing is not required, but highly recommended

You may be asked to do homework assignments.

Be committed!• Three unexcused absences • **An absence is excused if you call ahead of

time

Kirk-tran Tickets Carpool?