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| Richard - enjoying a UV meeting |
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| Roxi & Fireman Dan at a meeting about fire safety |
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| Randi - practicing her public speaking |
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United Voices is a group of people with disabilities who have common goals. These individuals learn how to advocate for their rights through the self-advocacy movement. Self-advocacy is simply defined as speaking for oneself, solving problems and making decisions. Self-advocates also learn about their rights and responsibilities and how to be actively involved in the community.
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| 2007-2009 United Voices Executive Board |
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While United Voices members (self-advocates) are all leaders in the community, they vote for an executive board every two years. The board guides the group and runs the monthly meetings.
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Examples of Self-Advocacy Include:
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Speaking for yourself.
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Knowing and defending your rights.
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Taking responsibility for your actions.
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Resolving personal discrimination.
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Solving problems and making decisions.
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Asking for help because you want and need it.
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Contributing to the community.
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Challenging people to see the person first; the disability second.
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| Posing for photos after a self advocacy leadership training |
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| Kris & Kathy - participating in a skill building activity |
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| Muggins - playing leadership bingo |
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Benifits of being a member:
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Monthly flyer.
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Reduced rates and/or free admittance to various events such as monthly meetings, The Arc's Annual Banquet and the Holiday Party.
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Complimentary membership to The Arc of Cass County.
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A 25% discount at The Arc Attic Treasures.
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Membership dues are $6.00, due no later than April 1st. Please fill out the membership forms below and mail or stop by the office at:
United Voices
c/o The Arc of Cass County
215 North University Drive
Fargo, ND 58102
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Check out the flyer below to find out what
United Voices has planned this month!
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