Are you ready to make a advocate for yourself?
You have the right to speak up for yourself and you don't have to do it alone. At the Arc of McLennan County, we walk alongside you. Whether you want to find a job, choose where you live, go to school, or reach any goal that matters to you, we are here to help you make it happen. You deserve to belong fully in your community. We will stand up for your civil rights and human rights every step of the way.
This is your life. We are just here to help you live it.
What is Self-Advocacy?
Self Advocacy is:
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A Civil Rights Movement
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Speaking Up for Yourself
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Making Your Own Choices
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Something Everyone Can Do
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Learning Where to Get Information
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Asking for Help/Support When You Need It
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Trying New Things
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Knowing Your Strengths
Self-Advocacy is NOT:
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A Program
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Other People Making Decisions FOR You
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Keeping Everything the Same
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Putting Yourself Down
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Being Embarrassed to Ask for Help
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Avoiding Taking Risks
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Staying Home​
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What is Texas Advocates?
Texas Advocates is the largest statewide self-advocacy organization in Texas with 15 chapters and 450 (and counting members) and is recognized as the leader in self-advocacy for Texans with I/DD, Run by and for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Texas Advocates fights to stop unfair treatment and advocate for more and better services and supports for people with disabilities to be included in their communities.
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Annual Membership Dues for Texas Advocates: $20
Arc membership and Self-Advocacy meeting access are separate. Self-Advocacy Meetings are open to all Texas Advocates members, regardless of Arc membership status.