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The Arc of N. Va is known as the leader in providing effective advocacy and indispensable direct services for families, children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We advocate for their rights and full participation. Together we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities; and influence public policy.
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Advocacy

The goal of advocacy is to bring change to society often in the form of social justice.

AdvocaTE
someone who speaks up for the rights of someone else

SelF-AdvocaTE
someone who stands up and speaks up on behalf of their own civil rights and social justice.

What Do We Do As
SElF-ADVOCATES?

We learn together how to speak up for ourselves,
each other and those of us who cannot speak up for themselves.
Here are some examples:

  • Know your rights
  • Speak up when your rights are violated
  • Communicate with others about your needs, likes, dislikes and your dreams
  • Learn what is available to you in your community
  • Stand up for others when you stand up for yourself because others may be going through the same thing
  • Go to a march or rally and be heard! This helps to change laws or provide funding
how can I be a self-advocate?

By standing up when...

  • your rights have been violated and you have not been treated fairly or like other people are treated

Where do you speak up?

  • in your community
  • in your local and state government meetings
  • by meeting with members of our federal government

How can I get started?

Join us at People First! People First of Northern Virginia is a local self-advocacy organization for adults with developmenal disabilities. Together we learn about our rights and how to speak up. We practice!
Their mission is to support people with disabilities as they speak up for themselves about their rights and their participation in the community. They believe that people with disabilities are

People, First

who can have friends, work at jobs, join clubs, vote and live in homes just like all members of the community.

Upcoming People First events...

Check the page for location updates. Click here!
We meet from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
The 2nd Thursday of every month
Questions? Contact Jill Egle (self advocate) at jegle@thearcofnova.org or at 703-532-3214 ext. 101.