Self-Advocate Committee
The word self-advocate is used to describe people with a developmental disability who speak for themselves and on behalf of other people with developmental disabilities. Some people may need support to express their wishes. Self-Advocates on the Committee will make sure that the Board Directors know what the self-advocates’ needs and wishes are. They:
- Discuss and make suggestions for action by the Board of Directors on policies and issues that affect individuals receiving supports and services
- Make sure that Community Living actively involves self-advocates in decisions that affects their lives
- Set-up Work Groups that look at specific issues about rights and fair treatment, needs and interests of people supported by Community Living Renfrew County South
For inquiries contact Tina MacLaren at tmaclaren@clrcs.com and phone 613-432-6763 ext. 111.