Tyler rose advocates

tyler rose advocates

What:  Self Advocacy Groups are groups of people with disabilities who get together and talk about what’s important to them. Members of self advocacy groups speak out for themselves and others. They attend conferences and talk to other people with disabilities about things like: voting, self advocacy, self determination, employment, and housing. They visit the Capitol and educate people about what’s important to them. Members of self advocacy groups support each other in living the life they want to live. They have fun together!

Where: Meeting at the Andrew’s Center, 2323 West Front Street in Tyler

When:  Second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Staff: Interim Advisor, Rhonda Boaz

Who’s it for?  For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to learn more about self-advocacy. 

Cost: $20 per year membership with $10 of the fee going to the Texas Advocates