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The ALAS Self-Advocate Leadership Institute empowers Spanish-speaking self-advocates aged 16–26 with developmental disabilities. Over the course of three interactive weeks, participants will: ✅ Week 1: Build self-awareness, discover personal strengths, and learn advocacy skills. Please note, during Week 1, our office will be closed on Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19) to honor this important day of…

The ALAS Self-Advocate Leadership Institute empowers Spanish-speaking self-advocates aged 16–26 with developmental disabilities. Over the course of three interactive weeks, participants will: ✅ Week 1: Build self-awareness, discover personal strengths,…

The ALAS Self-Advocate Leadership Institute empowers Spanish-speaking self-advocates aged 16–26 with developmental disabilities. Over the course of three interactive weeks, participants will: ✅ Week 1: Build self-awareness, discover personal strengths, and learn advocacy skills. ✅ Week 2: Develop leadership through teamwork, goal-setting, and decision-making. ✅ Week 3: Focus on health and wellness, creating healthy habits…

Road to the Capitol: Leadership Institute for Self-Advocates is a five-day, in-person leadership program for Spanish-speaking self-advocates ages 18–36 with developmental disabilities. Participants will build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and practice sharing their personal stories. They will learn how laws and policies affect the disability community and how to speak up in important spaces. Sessions…

Road to Wisconsin Dells: Leadership Institute for Self-Advocates is a week-long, in-person program for Spanish-speaking self-advocates with developmental disabilities. This program is part of a two-part experience. Participants selected for the Leadership Institute in May are expected to continue in October to complete the full program, including preparation and participation in the Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference…

For the first time, ALAS is launching Caminatas con ALAS — a seasonal walking series created to help families connect outside of workshops and classrooms. This new initiative is designed to support physical health, emotional well-being, and meaningful community connection in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We will gather at Hank Aaron Trail, Lakefront Trail, Urban…

For the first time, ALAS is launching Caminatas con ALAS — a seasonal walking series created to help families connect outside of workshops and classrooms. This new initiative is designed to support physical health, emotional well-being, and meaningful community connection in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We will gather at Hank Aaron Trail, Lakefront Trail, Urban…