Self-Advocacy
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Book Review: “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It”
Submitted by Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Publisher’s Description This international bestseller, with more than 5 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home. Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a business…
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Self-Advocacy, Problem-Solving, and Building a More Inclusive World
This weekend, some friends and I had a deep conversation about self-advocacy. For blind people like us, self-advocacy often means asking for what we need—things like Braille materials, accessible formats, or other accommodations—to fully participate in work, school, and life. It’s a skill that can make or break opportunities, but it’s also a heavy burden,…