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with scripts, resources, and an overview of the self-advocacy play book Instructor: Lauren Lieberman Instructor s Title: Distinguished Service ProfessorInstructor s Affiliation: SUNY BrockportInstructor: Ruth ChildsInstructor s Title: Associate ProfessorInstructor s Affiliation: SUNY Brockport Primary Core or ECC Area: Self-determination, socialization, career awareness, sensory efficiencyTarget Audience: TVI s, O & M s, paraeducators, therapists, APE teachers, parentsPre-requisite knowledge: None requiredMaterials Needed: None required Lesson Plan Goal: The purpose of this talk is to inform the audience on the benefits self-advocacy for youth with visual impairments. To teach them about the four components of self-advocacy. Also, to teach them the five steps in self-advocacy and how they can teach them in all areas. Many examples will be given. Lastly, provide a variety of resources including books, articles, web sites, and videos that promote self-advocacy for youth with VI. Learning Objectives: -Identify the importance of self-advocacy for youth with visual impairment.-Demonstrate the knowledge of how to teach self-advocacy in a variety of subject areas.-List a variety ways to teach self-advocacy and practice the skill with relevant stake holders.-State how to access resources to educate youth with visual impairments and their parents and teachers about self-advocacy. |
