Self-Advocacy Skills for Workplace Success

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LearningQ’s Self-Advocacy series teaches learners how to make informed choices, communicate their needs, and build the confidence required for greater independence at home, in the community, and at work. Each short, visual lesson uses plain language and built-in practice questions to reinforce understanding.
 
What This Course Teaches
Learners explore how to understand their options, express their preferences, plan for independent living, and advocate for themselves in everyday situations. The series builds essential skills that connect directly to independence, self-direction, and workplace success.
 
Seven Skill-Building Badges
 
Badge 1: Decision Making
Identifying choices
Understanding the decision-making process
Making good, informed choices
Getting feedback on ideas
Assessing challenges
Considering consequences
Knowing your values
Understanding dignity of risk
 
Badge 2: Planning for Independence
Making informed choices about self-directed services
How self-directed services work
Choosing personal goals for independent living
Creating budgets
Identifying vendors and supports
Managing personal resources
 
Badge 3: Personal Empowerment
Defining and communicating boundaries
Advocating for inclusion
Participating in community activities
Talking about disability and disclosure
Setting and tracking personal goals
 
Badge 4: Job Exploration
Identifying what you need for work
Identifying what you like and enjoy
Understanding strengths and interests
Setting and tracking goals at work
Exploring self-direction at work
Navigating workplace learning experiences
 
Badge 5: Setting & Tracking Goals
Choosing meaningful goals
Building the habit of skill development
Tracking progress
Seeking opportunities for growth
 
Badge 6: Advocacy on the Job
Using soft skills at work
Asking for accommodations
Asking for help appropriately
Advocating for yourself in workplace situations
Understanding workplace expectations
 
Badge 7: Healthy Communication Skills
Identifying what you like, want, and enjoy
Telling others what you want or need
Building a network at work
Expressing thoughts in a constructive way