The Safety Imperative: Teaching Self-Advocacy and Building Trust for Adults with ID/DD

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Written By Jessica Jolley

Safety and empowerment go hand in hand for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Virginia Therapeutic Network, we emphasize the critical importance of teaching effective self-advocacy and building trusted support teams. In this blog, we explore how advocacy skills and strong communication plans protect individuals, promote independence, and ensure their rights are respected

Jessica Jolley
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