#SelfAdvocate

[always-angelic-aspie-alice]

Fight with grace 💪❤️

I have been reflecting a lot about what it means to truly be a graceful, strong, kind & assertive advocate. It means to live my life my way & not to take sh!t from anyone.

Like recently someone called me a b!tch but you know what I have since embraced the term b!tch to mean a lot more than a hollow, strong word used to undermine & insult me. I am not insulted because I took a vulgar & rude sound to flip it around to re-contextualise it so that I am a b!itch if I am:

strong in my beliefs

strong enough to fight for myself

being an advocate for others

not being affected by negativity

trying to sh!t in my life & using it as fuel to light my fire

making the most of my existence my way even if it means doing things that make others unhappy because they do not approve

maybe most importantly, fighting with grace however it suits me

but also realising if I do something that of audacity then I will need to deal with the consequences (good, bad, or neutral)

Xo, Susannah from Always Angelic Aspie Alice 🦋

Courtesies: photo of the mushrooms, not mine; by an artist online (do not remember but if someone knows then I will credit the correct author); short quote of the three words fight with grace by Susannah from 2020 (although the words fight with grace are by coincidence within a longer quote by Han Elaine)

[perillaleafs]

i gotta say im really glad i dont like. have to go through my portfolio as much in interviews i might kill myself for real but that means i also need ro know how to #selfadvocate and be a good interviewee. whatever. employment and applications and everything is a scam

[crusaderofhope]

Community Access NDIS

Community access ndis is a support area within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It allows individuals to engage in community activities and events that foster social connectivity and enhance their quality of life.

This support is based on a person-centered approach and enables participants to pursue their interests and develop skills. It also covers costs such as transportation and coordination services.

Person-centered planning

Person-centered planning is a community access ndis that allows people with disabilities to identify their personal priorities and goals. It can also help people find resources and develop an individual plan of action. Using the process can also help people become selfadvocates. It can encourage community participation and foster a sense of belonging.

Unlike many disability-related services, which can disempower and devalue individuals, person-centered planning is designed specifically to empower people. The process is a useful tool for addressing the perennial service problems of ethnicity, gender, culture and age, as well as for tackling the problem of social exclusion.

Person-centered planning is a process that involves talking to the individual and their family members about the things they value, what their strengths are, and how they can be used to achieve their goals. It also involves making a written plan that is flexible and constantly changing as the person grows. It can be facilitated by a member of the support network or by a professional.

Social interaction

Community access NDIS offers a wide range of social activities to cultivate relationships and pursue personal interests. These activities help to reduce loneliness and provide a sense of belonging. In addition, they also promote skill development and a sense of purpose.

This program is suitable for individuals who have a permanent disability that significantly impacts their daily life. The eligibility process involves an initial assessment and collaboration with a planner to develop a personalized support plan. This plan will address your specific needs and goals, including community participation NDIS services.

A comprehensive approach to community access NDIS includes individualized assistance that considers each person’s strengths, weaknesses, and struggles. This allows for more effective outcomes and a greater level of independence.

Additionally, it promotes a collaborative approach, where participants, caregivers, and professionals work together to achieve their goals. This enables each person to reach their full potential and lead a fulfilling life. This is a vital part of the NDIS, as it increases the likelihood of long-term success.

Participation in activities of interest

Community access ndis is an important component of the NDIS, enabling participants to connect with their local communities and foster feelings of belonging. It encompasses a variety of supports, including transportation, support workers, and equipment. These services can help participants cultivate friendships and pursue their interests. They can also assist with living arrangements and accessing public spaces.

Taking part in community activities promotes mental health and well-being, as it provides a sense of fulfillment and purpose. These activities can also boost selfesteem and increase confidence. Moreover, they can prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation. Community access ndis is much more than ramps and wheelchairs; it’s about connecting with other people, building skills, and boosting your overall quality of life.

To obtain a community access service, you must first establish your eligibility and develop a personalized NDIS plan. You can then work with a trusted provider to ensure that your funds are being used appropriately and in accordance with your goals.

Access to NDIS funding

NDIS community access services are an important aspect of the in home care granville, offering participants the opportunity to participate in social and cultural activities. These activities can help to build their confidence and increase their independence. They can also enable them to develop healthy relationships, creating a sense of belonging and acceptance.

To access community access ndis, individuals should contact their local NDIS representative or state disability service provider. A planning meeting will be scheduled to discuss their goals and support needs. This process will ensure that the resulting NDIS plan is tailored to their specific requirements.

One of the most crucial aspects of community access ndis is transportation, which can be funded by NDIS funding. This can include public transport fares, taxi services, or specialized transportation services. The NDIS can also fund other related expenses, such as support workers and equipment. These expenses can be used to help participants get to their preferred community activities.

[rawfireliving]

Acupuncture for my tight hips, lower back, and Piriformis syndrome.(A disorder in which the piriformis muscle in the buttocks irritates the sciatic nerve.) Acupuncture is a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. My hope is that we can loosen everything up and allow me to gain core strength and have reduced inflammation in my body. Right now, these issues won't allow me to regularly exercise, especially when it all aggravates the "Fibro" symptoms. Acupuncture can be a great addition to your natural wellness plan. Tell me, have you been yet?🙂 #rootcause #gettothecore #yagottawantit #selfadvocate #acupuncturetreatment #acupuncture #lowerbackpain #tighthips #piriformissyndrome #piriformis #hopedealer #hopedealers #holisticwellness #holistichealthcoach #naturalsolution #naturalhealthandwellness #holisticapproach #nontoxicliving #naturallivingblogger #livelifenaturally #livingnaturally #healingjourney #wellnesscoaches #helpplease #helpmefeelbetter #idontfeelgood #fibromyalgiafighter #myhealingjourney #holisticlife #rawfireliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZjJ-QOSmU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mrneglesworth]

(Change Me)-

God don’t change my circumstances, change me to handle my circumstances. 

At 32 years old I have come to accept I kinda suck at certain things. I can do the right thing most of the time, I think. If it affects someone else I am more likely to do what I should. When it comes to myself, I am less responsible. I recognize moments in my life where I have a decision to make and for whatever reason, some I know and am aware of and some I am not, I don’t  choose what will help me towards my goals, and towards being a better person. 

So this is how I see it. I like to refer to God as the Creator. It’s just what I feel most comfortable with and what makes sense to me. God can be a symbol like a bridge that you cross to go to the “good” side. Whatever makes sense in your brain is fine by me, I just see this world from a perspective where I feel most content and life makes most sense to me through the eyes of God.

In my human form, I need God and the guidance His story gives. If for nothing else than a symbol, Jesus provides all I need to get me through in life. It won't necessarily be in a way where everything is just plopped right in front of your lap, but sometimes that is just what He does. And that is just from the symbol, what He does in the story, The example He provides, that is where I draw my courage, humility, and knowledge from. I can’t look at myself and say, “Ok Chase, What should we do here?” Sometimes I can answer that question correctly, but more times than not I need the direction and foresight from another source of wisdom. And I will always look to God as I understand Him for this wisdom first. 

God may very well be a black woman or an elf or opossum, but , all I know is that  if the concept of what Jesus is and did, how Jesus is the Creator, that He humbled Himself to not just human form, but to be a servant to show true humility, to show what being Christ like is all about, It’s these things that help me through the dark moments in life that my human brain doesn’t understand. It helps me do the right thing when otherwise I wouldn’t have, and I’m perfectly content with that. 

What’s my point? I need help. I can’t do life on my own. Reliance upon the love and knowledge of God are where I draw my strength from. No darkness is too dark, no enemy too strong, no fear too paralyzing  for the power of Jesus. And this is just how it most makes sense to me. I don’t dictate the universe or mine or your thoughts and feelings. I just have to be able to go to sleep at the end of each day and my eyes are open enough to the world to need to wonder and search. Maybe someday the Creator will be revealed to us all and everything will make sense. But until then, my mind searches for the words to explain my reality and I find them within the story of Christ. #WWJD

[kareoptions]

Have you been advised for a surgery? Seeking a second opinion can help. To Request an opinion visit- https://www.kareoptions.com/ Do not let yourself or your loved ones to be victims of misdiagnosis; Request for another Opinion on your diagnosis or treatment plan. #secondmedicalopinion #secondopinion #kareoptions #stayhealthy #lifestylemodification #wecareforyou #earlydetection #selfadvocate #medicaladvice https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzzD_ThT6S/?igshid=rbootvgok75b

[arysamerica]

It is Never Just You. If You Do Not Believe That, Then Bye #justsaying #ArysAmerica #HereToCreate #HealthHumourHonesty #health @arysamerica #spiritualhealth @moderndayninjamethod #physicalhealth #mentalhealth @youtube #selfadvocate #GetIntoIt @vevo @netflix

[catcallchoir]

Day 3 of Performing/Artist challenge photo by:@robbiesweeny Everyday for 10 days, select an image from the day in the life of a performer/artist - photo from a day you felt fierce or a memorable show me performance or show post it without a single explanation. Then nominate someone else to take the challenge. That's 10 days, 10 photos, 10 nominations, and 0 explanations. Be active, be positive, be passionate - raise awareness for the Arts. Today I nominate @sheerorganism #arts #performingarts #artaroundtheworld #kudos #magicmakers #whatmatters2020 #choir #sing #happydance #happpfeet #dancers #bayareadancers #artistsasupportingartists #tootyourhorn #selfadvocate (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7d2SUXFcSC/?igshid=xixsy8slq01o

[chardiorandmore]

An inferior entity to be abused and shaken?... An object to be used to make you feel superior?... A symbol of weakness in a mans world?.... A place to bring your STD trash?... A mindless souless hole in between my thick thighs?... A hidden figure for those too ashamed or embarrassed??... . . . A thing that demands no respect, love or protection?... A vessel thats only good for bringing life?... A package that doesn't deserve to be seen as a gift?... A "That" or "it" that should NEVER be seen, touched or talked about?... An ugly dark place with hidden valleys and bloody creatures?... An evil temptress ; the devils eye?... A device only to be toyed with?... A peice for you on the side?... Not this Uterus! My Body; My Choice 🌻✨. . . #ProChoice #ProChoiceIsProLife #AWomansWorth #RespectOurBodiesMindAndSpirit #SelfAwereness #BodyAwareness #LifeChoices #SelfGratitude #LiveFree #Mood #Thursday #SelfAdvocate #SelfAwereness #OwnIt #Growth #SheGrabsBack #SelfRespect #MindBodySpirit #Mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiUu78ATnP/?igshid=8st0dqp6dtcm

[my-makeup-info]

It's getting warmer here in BC, Canada🌄 so a little summer look.😎 I just realized that I am the same colour scheme as the flowers that my husband gave (previous post) me last night. What are the odds?😮 And no he was at a show all day and night so he had no idea what I was putting together. Anyway I digress, here are the details on all things outfit of the day. 😁 . 📸 & Hair arrangement: @margo.a.j Hair products: @lushcosmetics @theouai 💄Makeup application & products: @crystal_mkrep @marykaycanada 💃 Fashion: @forever21 👸 Accessories: @ardene & Tiger necklace is from a jewelry store that was located in New Westminster BC at the Royal City mall & purse is @evernew_official (thank you @peterpapapetrou1 for introducing me to this store via @marilyndenis ) . . . #fashionista #marykaybeautyconsultant #disability #disabledmodel #arthrogryposis #instabeautyblogger #canadafashion #makeupartist #disabledentrepreneurs #selfadvocate #beautyindisability https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQyiGpDCzh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ngxm0kdrq112

[popculturescholar94]

#casestudy #leadership #leadershiptraining #partnersinpolicymaking #cerebralpalsy #selfadvocacy #selfadvocate

[melneedsakidney]

Saw this at the doctors the other day...from my experience those who have family that is willing to do this, gets transplanted far sooner. It takes a village to raise awareness and right now...I am my own village. I do all of my own advocacy because my family is just so far removed from my life it isn't even funny. Side note: my dad has like 6 vehicles, that's all I'm gonna say about that. It's kinda sad sometimes because all I've ever wanted was to have one of those close-knit families you see on all those Hallmark Channel movies yet we're more like the dysfunctional families you see on Netflix Documentaries. Maybe in my next lifetime we'll get it right.... #SelfAdvocate #DIY #IfYouWantSomethingDoneRightDoItYourself #MelNeedsAKidney #ShareYourSpare (at Cape Coral Surgery Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPTiGUgteA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u31wip7ywacd

[ilimagineschicago]

#selfadvocate #leader and #team member Cathy Saunders speaks on #supporting #survivors of #sexualviolence with #Disabilitiesat interviewed by #newsy (at UIC Department of Disability and Human Development) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn60KUWBrrA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22uavjzxdzpv

[momwhatsfordinner]

Truth: I used to take 3 prescription medications every day to function. I had anxiety, depression, stress, and a sleep disorder. You see, just like most doctors, my doctor treated the symptoms, but not the root of the problem. It was through my #cancer journey that I was introduced to #meditation and it changed my life and was one of the key factors in getting me off all man made prescription drugs. The top 7 reasons I #meditate daily: 1 - Increases immune function 2 - Decreases Pain 3 - Decreases Inflammation at the Cellular Level 4 - Increases Positive Emotion 5 - Decreases Depression 6 - Decreases Anxiety 7 - Decreases Stress There is a much longer list but those are my top. I no longer am on any man made prescription medications except medical cannabis in the form of a plant that I grow that helps me stay Cancer free. Holistic healing is real if you take the time to treat the root of the problem, you can fix it for good rather than fix it until your next pill. If you need any help getting started #meditating reach out, I am happy to help! #SelfAdvocate #SelfHealing

[mrneglesworth]

(Purpose)-

“The grand necessity, then, for our bodies, is to keep warm, to keep the vital heat in us.”-Henry David Thoreau

What is this heat? What is this energy? The desire to connect to others. Love manifested into its own being. The creator knew the joy of shared mutual love through connections and designed a way for the spirits to experience it too. 

*CONNECTIONS-

Our bodies need the soul to exist. The soul will exist regardless. The energy that makes you and I up is contained within the body. The energy will only move, not be destroyed, if it makes its way out of the body. It is but a transportation device that will travel through time. There must be something truly magical about this physical world that we are not grasping that makes it so desirable that the creator deemed it important enough to create. So then what becomes the purpose of this physical world gifted us? Connections that manifest with a physical aspect that the spiritual world must not be capable of. Holding a tangible body of someone you love in your arms truly is hard to match for experiences that fill your cup.    

How can we utilize this energy contained within us for good? If time is one of the most valuable facets to our existence, then how can we ensure we don’t waste any of it? What can be done?

What becomes a passion soon becomes a purpose. Does anything stir an emotion within you so greatly that it becomes the fuel for your internal combustion propelling your existence? In modern times we have come accustomed to using alarm clocks to meet each new day. Finding the purpose for your life allows you to beat that alarm clock each morning by being woken up by the fire fueled from within. If humans had no special purpose beyond coexisting in unity with earth then we wouldn’t have the capacity to think beyond instinct.  Be more than average. Chase within and create a life of purpose and joy. Get vulnerable and connect with others through your passion and at the end of your life you will look back and be content.

The colorful box in the picture is a homemade utensil holder made by my best friend Nathan. It is out of his normal as far as art work he creates, but he faced the challenge with excitement and created a useful piece of art that my girlfriend and I will get to enjoy for a very long time. He has gone out on a limb and gone all in on himself. He creates unique art that captures the eyes and imagination and allows the viewer to wonder. Nathan has manifested a reality for himself where he can wake up each day and create what pops into his beautiful mind. That is passion, creativity, and wonder all balled up into a little package called happiness.Decide to sift out all things in your life that hold you back from choosing happiness first. Just begin to get honest about habits, relationships and friendships, hobbies, jobs, school, any commitment, one thing at a time, big or small, it doesn’t matter, just remove it as peacefully as you can and then take a step towards that happiness.