Chapter Happenings
Our chapters have been busy talking and learning about a variety of topics. Most chapters started the year by doing a "Year In Review, and Goal Setting." Self-Advocates shared highlights from the previous year and what they would like to accomplish in 2022.
Many of our chapters spent some time learning about Black History Month and the Civil Rights Movement in February. We have also had refreshers on What Self-Advocacy is in different chapters. Self-Advocates have had the opportunity with this to see how they have grown in their own personal self-advocacy journey.
One of the requested topics was Winter Self-Care. Self-Advocates shared what self-care looks like to them, and how they can continue to take care of themselves in Maine's long winter.
We have also spent time learning what Informed Choice should look like when working with our support staff.
Our Central Aroostook chapter spent time talking about how to Encourage others and how they like to be encouraged. During the meeting they spent time encouraging each other on the different goals that were being worked on.
In Central Maine they spent one week talking about how they find volunteer opportunities in their own community. Self-Advocates shared how they would start at one volunteer position and learn something about themselves. This would lead to another volunteer position that fit their goals.
The Western Foothills and York County Chapters are both spending time learning more about their interpersonal relationships. All three of the chapters in Aroostook County recently wrapped up talking about consent in their relationships.
In the coming weeks chapters will be tackling topics such as budgeting, legislation advocacy, how to testify in a public hearing, and more!
If you would like to find a chapter in your area please check out our website! There you will find a list of all the chapters, their meeting times and zoom links. We hope to see you soon!
