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Our Great Working Relationship – Part 1

This module is the first part in a three-part series. It has been designed to help you and the people who support you learn how to have a great working relationship.

The relationship between you and your staff can be confusing. People are paid to work with you. But it’s not a one-way street, and as this module will explain, you actually need to be equal partners.

This module features presentations from many leading professionals and self-advocates, including Patti Scott, Jeremy Donaldson, and Natalia Manning.

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand what it means to be in charge and how to provide the people who work with you the support they need.
  • Explain the role of support staff.
  • Describe why you should be involved with “each other’s people.”
  • Explain why good staff blend in and what that means.

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My Rights

This module will explain what some of your most important rights are.

This module includes presentations from a range of leading professionals and self-advocates, including Simon Duffy, Harvey Pact, and Peter Leidy

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand what rights are and why they are important.
  • Explain some of the most important rights.
  • Discuss ways to protect and build your own rights.
  • Understand when and why rights may be limited.

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Finding and Building Friendships

This module shares some ways that you can find and make friends.

Friendships can make a big difference to your life. Friendships can make you happier, healthier, and help you to live longer.

This module features presentations from a range of leading professionals and self-advocates, including Beth Mount, Steve Dymond, Harvey Pacht, and Dave Hasbury.

After finishing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe a range of ways to find and build friendships.
  • Explain the different skills needed to make and keep good friends.
  • Understand the basics of keeping yourself safe when making new friends.