Recap of the National Self Advocacy Conference

This weekend I had the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor representing Assistance Animals Consulting, at the National Self Advocacy Conference, theme, “Self Advocates Becoming Empowered” in Birmingham, Alabama.

As the conference website states, Disability Rights are Civil Rights. The logo and theme emphasizes that People with Disabilities want to pursue freedom just like everyone else. It is a right that belongs to all Americans with a disability and we felt it symbolizes “Freedom!” Disability rights are civil rights. Self Advocates Becoming Empowered is an organization to help everyone to know and apply their everyday civil rights. The National Self-Advocacy Conference has always been a great place for people to learn, grow and advocate with their peers and allies who truly support civil rights.

“We are all unique.  Just like this bag I’m holding is unique and made of different parts.  All those unique parts come together and makes this special bag.  So you see, being different and unique can be great if we can just come together.”