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(5.11) Can the regional center help me be my own advocate?

(5.11) Can the regional center help me be my own advocate?

Yes. Your regional center may offer self-advocacy training, facilitation, and peer advocates.[1]Section 4512(b). They may offer transportation to meetings, pay for conferences held by self-advocacy groups, or hire the facilitator you choose for your IPP meetings. If you get supported living, you can get advocacy, self-advocacy training, and facilitation services.[2]Section 4689(c).

Regional centers can also help you get involved in activities like serving on a board of directors. They can help you with training, transportation, and facilitation. If you want these services and supports, they must be in your IPP.

References
1 Section 4512(b).
2 Section 4689(c).