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IOWA A Place to Grow Advocates. #1 National Recommendation : Put DD councils, P&As, UCEDDs on the same planning cycle to: - address self-advocacy together -collaborate with self-advocates -address systemic issues -allow self-advocates to have input on network priorities and goals.
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#1 National Recommendation: Put DD councils, P&As, UCEDDs on the same planning cycle to: - address self-advocacy together -collaborate with self-advocates -address systemic issues -allow self-advocates to have input on network priorities and goals
#2 National Recommendation: Pull federal agencies together to talk about improving transportation for people with disabilities, especially in rural areas
#3 National Recommendation: Work with the Department of Education to allow self-advocates and others to go into schools to: -talk about issues -provide information about resources - provide education about disability history and awareness -teach the “Everybody Counts” program (bullying prevention) -transition to adult services -access to services and resources