Guest Post from Jon McGovern: Self-Advocates and the DD Network part 2
Hi, this is Jon McGovern Today I want to tell you about the other self-advocates that are on the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) about their Leadership Skills in the DD Network. First, I spoke to Stace Atter that is on the MDDC. She is currently...The SUFU Conference from Jon McGovern
I will be attending the SUFU Conference event facilitated by SUFU. It’s going to be on September 23-24, at the Bangor Grande. This is the yearly conference. You will meet Self-Advocates at the SUFU Conference. You get to talk about the workshops you...Guest Post – Advocacy Day
Hi, This is Jon McGovern. I’m going to the Statehouse on May 6, 2025, for the Disability Advocacy Day. I’m going to contact my Legislators about me coming to the Statehouse on May 6th and that I would like to speak with them. I will be telling them what bills are...
Shining the Spotlight on Self-Advocacy: Eric McVay Helen M. Bailey Advocacy Award Winner
Recently Eric spoke with Cherie about his work in self-advocacy and receiving the Helen M Bailey Advocacy Award. This is from their conversation. Eric McVay is a long time SUFU member and a great example of a self-advocate. He works tirelessly to promote self-advocacy...
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