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Chris Hendricks for NCCDD Video Testimonials

January 17, 2023

Video Transcript


Speaker: Chris Hendricks

Tell us about yourself and your role at NCCDD.

Chris Hendricks: Hi Chris Hendricks here, and in addition to being your friendly neighborhood Policy Education Coordinator for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities, I also co- facilitate our Self-Advocate Discussion Series. We've got a really exciting 2023 ahead of us because all of the topics were chosen by self-advocates for self-advocates.

Tell us about the upcoming January SA Session - What's the topic, why are we doing this, and what can people expect?

Chris Hendricks: Starting in January, we'll be talking about leadership. Now is the time for self-advocates to come into the light and show North Carolina just how valuable we are by serving as leaders in the community. What does it take to be a leader? What leadership positions are available to people like us in the I/DD Community? How does someone even become a leader? And most importantly, what does leadership mean to you as a self-advocate? As always your thoughts, your presence and your voice matter most to us. Whatever your opinion on leadership may be, we at the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities want to hear it.

Who should attend? Why is this important for Self Advocates/people with I/DD?

Chris Hendricks: Anyone who considers themselves a self- advocate should come to this session. Whether you want to learn about leadership or find a leader in your community with I/DD or just meet passionate, encouraging people who have something to say. This meeting is for you. Above all, this meeting is about showing self- advocates what's possible and reminding our community that we are here to stay and make a difference.

We look forward to seeing you at NCCDD's Self Advocate Discussion series!

Chris Hendricks: On behalf of the Council, we look forward to seeing you at the next Self-Advocate Discussion Series, next Wednesday January 18th from 1 to 2 p.m.



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