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Extended Pathways: Advocacy Practice

Extended Pathways

Discuss

Advocacy is an important skill throughout life, whether it is for you or others. Here are some activities to practice and use these skills.

  • Community Service Project - Plan and participate in a community service project related to your interests.
  • Mock Interview – practice self-advocacy in a mock job interview scenario.
  • Peer Support Group - Form a peer support group to discuss self-advocacy strategies and share experiences.
  • Creative Expression - Use art or music to express your personal interests and what self-advocacy means to you.
  • Reflection Journal - Keep a journal reflecting on your self-advocacy journey and personal growth.

Reflect

Use the information you gather and consider sharing with your guardian(s), academic advisors, guidance counselors, IEP team, etc.