1. Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility

2.  About US  About STIR  About YOU

3. An Introduction to the staff:  Deb  Tonda  Chuck  Andy  Sarah

4.  Two Truths and a lie:  Andy Magruder  Sarah Payne

5.  Project STIR provides you with tools to: Advocate Educate Who are we advocating for? Who are we trying to educate? How?

6.  Training program for self-advocates  Leading by example - what you accomplish in your own life  Telling your own story  Advocacy- Helping others speak up too and become leaders by example Lead by example Tell your story Encourage others to lead

7.  > Knowing Yourself  > Communicating Assertively  > Problem Solving and Negotiating  > Rights and Responsibilities  > Self Advocacy and Self Determination  > Being Part of the Community  > Starting a Self Advocacy Group

8.  Classes will be two different nights a week Monday Thursday  Try to attend the same class every week  Limited to 12 students

9.  Participate in discussions and other activities  Role playing is not required, but highly recommended  You may be asked to do homework assignments.  Be committed! Three unexcused absences **An absence is excused if you call ahead of time

10.  Kirk-tran Tickets  Carpool?