Brain Injury Communication with Host Michael Idell - Self Advocacy

Self-advocacy refers to: an individual's ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions. THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP YOU: HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO WAIT TO GET HELP OR START DEMANDING YOU GET HELP AND ARE LISTENED TO? WE ARE HERE IN THE BRAIN INJURY COMMUNITY TO HELP GUIDE YOU, STRENGTHEN YOU, STAND BY YOU, AND LISTEN BUT CHANGE MUST START WITH YOU!YOU HAVE TO EDUCATE OTHERS, HAVE TO HAVE PATIENCE, KNOW HOW TO TALK TO PEOPLE SO THEY WILL LISTEN, AND HAVE THE RESOURCES TO BACK UP WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID.A PERSON WHO ADVOCATES NEEDS TO BE CONFIDENT, SOFT SPOKEN, OWN THE SITUATION AND BE STRONG. THE SUPPORT SERVICES FROM A SIMPLE BRAIN INJURY GROUP ORGANIZATION INC AND BRAIN INJURY RADIO NETWORK GIVE YOU ALL THE ABILITY TO SPEAK UP. WWW.ASBISG.ORG IS NEUROLOGICAL AND BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS, SURVIVORS, AND FAMILIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. (908)801-6424 (NIBI) BUILD KNOWLEDGE TOGETHER THROUGH OUR CONFERENCE CALLS, BRAIN INJURY RADIO SHOWS AND PEER COUNSELING CALLS. BRAIN INJURIES INCLUDE TBI, ABI, STROKE, ANEURISMS, NEUROPATHY, HYDROCEPHALUS, MS, AUTISM AND MORE!