Well, we will tell you.
At SANYS we have all different trainings such as:
- Introduction to Self-Advocacy
- History of the Disability Rights Movement
- Advisors Training
- Cultural Competency/Sensitivity Training
- TechKnowledgeMe
- Advanced self-advocacy skills/topics
We also offer a course called SANYS U which includes:
- 6 Learning Modules
- Leadership projects
- Great discussions about self-advocacy
SANYS has monthly regional meetings in every region across New York State. We also have annual regional conferences where you can network with other self-advocates in your region. In addition, SANYS has an annual statewide conference where self-advocates from across the state come together in Albany. We learn from and help each other.
SANYS can support you to start a Self-Advocacy Group by teaching you how to:
- Make an Agenda
- Make a Flyer for the SA Meeting
- Elect officers
- Run a Meeting
- Create group rules and/or by-laws
You can sign up for emails from SANYS to learn about different meetings, trainings, and activities. Go to our website sanys.org to join our mailing list.