Our 30-year-old son has cerebral palsy. He lives in the community with support staff that assists with some of his basic living needs. While his mother and I have always been advocates for him, I think he needs some help in learning how to be a good self-advocate. Where can he get this assistance?

If your son would like to learn better self-advocacy skills, he could become a member of an organization called “People First of Missouri”. With chapters located in many communities throughout Missouri, People First exists for and is run by people with developmental disabilities. People First teaches members how to: become a self-advocate, speak up for yourself, stand up for your rights and know the responsibilities that come with rights. In addition, People First teaches members how to advocate for others, and about self determination. You can contact People First of Missouri by calling 1-800-558-8652.