The Power of Your Voice

One of the core pillars at ATGSV is Advocacy & Goal Setting. We don’t just speak for our participants; we provide the tools for them to speak for themselves.

Understanding your rights is the first step toward true autonomy. In California, the Lanterman Act guarantees specific rights for individuals with developmental disabilities, but knowing those rights is only half the battle—exercising them is where the real change happens.

3 Steps to Effective Self-Advocacy

1. Identify Your Needs: Use our Resource Hub to download our PDF guides on goal setting. What do you want your daily life to look like?

2. Build Your Communication Tools: Whether it’s through traditional speech, assistive technology, or visual aids, finding your "voice" is essential.

3. Know Your Resources: Our website features vital community links and a Skill-Building Video Library specifically curated to help you navigate health, housing, and legal rights.

Your Life, Your Choice

At Aspire to Greatness Silicon Valley, we believe that everyone deserves to reach their full potential. By fostering self-advocacy, we help our participants move from passive receivers of care to active directors of their own lives.

Check out our Resources & Community Links page to start your advocacy journey today.