NINE GRADUATE FROM SANYS U PROGRAM CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
In May, nine people who receive supports from Arc of Onondaga and one Chapter employee completed the SANYS 10-week self-advocacy program. The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc., "SANYS U" teaches self- advocates and their supporters about the history of self-advocacy, rights and responsibilities, and promoting ways to strengthen and develop strong leaders. During the 10 weeks, graduates learned about their rights and how to achieve what they want. The goals of SANYS U are to give individuals with disabilities and direct support professionals a more thorough understanding of the importance of self-advocacy, and to develop future leaders for the self- advocacy movement. At the graduation ceremony, final projects were presented to the audience. Projects included a Q&A, and a look at the history of self- advocacy. Onondaga's self-advocacy group, The Arc Achievers, has transformed from what was a mostly social group a few years ago to a group that is working together to realize their goals. They continue to make an impact on the community through their See me. See us. campaign, which began in March. The Onondaga Chapter applauded the people who put in the time and effort to complete SANYS U. The organization is proud to have future self-advocacy leaders among them.
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