Self Advocacy Council 6

since 1992

Contact(s): Christine Hager

Additional information:

Number of Active Members:
+100

Reason(s) the Group Meets:
Political, Social, Personal Skills

Products or Services Offered:
trainings; conference presentations; consumer advocate for Valley Mountain Regional Center

Board of Directors:
Yes

Receives Support From:
Facilitators who are independent contractors; State Council on Developmental Disabilities North Valley Hills Office

Mission/Vision Statement:
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP START, AND SUPPORT LOCAL CHAPTERS. We will learn, inform, discover and keep lines of communication open between people who make decisions that impact the lives of people with Developmental Disabilities. We will encourage the growth of the Self-Advocacy Movement.

Typical Activities:
Quarterly "Area Meetings" for area self advocates with 100-500 self advocates attending; quarterly board meetings; quarterly Finance Committe meetings; participation in annual CHOICES conference, annual Self Advocacy Conference, annual California Memorial Project

Publications:
n/a