GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF ADVOCATES INC
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Self-Advocacy Project
SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECTTHE SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECT ENABLES GMSA TO STAFF A STATEWIDE OFFICE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GROUPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO MASTER SELF-DETERMINATION SKILLS. HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - PROVIDE VIRTUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITS, PEER MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR HUNDREDS OF SELF-ADVOCATES WHO BELONG TO MORE THAN 20 LOCAL-SELF ADVOCACY GROUPS. - TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS ON BOARD MONEY MANAGEMENT. - DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. - SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE ON ADVISORY BOARDS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PEER LEADERS TO TRAIN DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.- GMSA SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS TO VIRTUALLY PRESENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$61.8KSelf-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
SELF-ADVOCACY RESOURCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (SARTAC) GMSA CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH SELF ADVOCATES BECOMING EMPOWERED (SABE) TO OPERATE THE NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR SELF-ADVOCACY. THIS RESOURCE CENTER IS FUNDED AS A PROJECT OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE BY THE US ADMINISTRATION ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. GMSA ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER: - MANAGED THE WEBSITE FEATURING RESOURCES, PRACTICES, SUCCESS STORIES, AND TRAINING MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. - PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 40 STATE SELF-ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. - SHARED SUCCESS STORIES IN SELF-ADVOCACY THROUGH WEBINARS AND VIDEO BLOGS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$32.7KCOVID-19 Response
COVID-19 RESPONSEGMSA HAS BEEN FACILITATING NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE MEETINGS ON ZOOM. WE HAVE BEEN BRINGING MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM AT LEAST 30 STATES TOGETHER TO MEET AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. PRESENTERS ARE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DISCUSSING TOPICS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. GMSA CREATED COVID RESOURCES IN PLAIN LANGUAGE. THEY ARE CREATED BY AND FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE GOAL IS TO EXPLAIN INFORMATION FROM THE CDC IN WAYS THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. TOPICS INCLUDED GETTING A VACCINE, EXPLAINING COVID-19 VARIANTS AND HOW TO STAY SAFE. MEDICAL TRAINING VIDEOS - GMSA RECRUITED AND SUPPORTED THE PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO INFORM THE CONTENT OF MEDICAL TRAINING VIDEOS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$44.8K
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