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THE SELF-ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP SERIES: STUDENTS IN TRANSITION SERIES

The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series (SALS) is

an 8-10 week course that teaches transition

age students with disabilities attending high

school the core principles of self-advocacy

and leadership. The curriculum is taught us-

ing a mix of role play, team activities, lecture,

and audio/video presentations to help meet

the learning styles of all class participants. All

classes have taken place on a college or uni-

versity campus. Class locations have included

Bridgewater State University, University

of Massachusetts, Holyoke Community

College and Westfield State University.

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, 100 Hancock St., Suite 201, Quincy, MA 02171

(617)770-7676 l Fax: (617) 770-1987 l www.mass.gov/mddc

Transition Aged Students Are Taught...

Communication Skills...

Self-Reflection….

How to Express Their-

Feelings & Values….

Leadership Skills...

Team building….

Rules & Laws...

Speech Writing….

& Public Speaking/

Taking Action.

Congrats to all of our graduates!!!