Green Mountain Self-Advocates Inc.

THE PURPOSE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) IS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EDUCATE THEIR PEERS TO TAKE CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES, MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. ANOTHER PURPOSE OF GMSA IS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE STRENGTHS, RIGHTS, WANTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE BUILDING A MOVEMENT FOR SELF-ADVOCACY IN VERMONT THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, PEER MENTORING AND ADVOCACY.