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Download full textMinnesota State Dept. of Administration, St. Paul. – 1992
This monograph describes projects of the Minnesota Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities which focus on empowerment and self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their family members. Individual sections address: (1) Partners in Policymaking (an intensive course to train individuals with disabilities and family…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Developmental Disabilities, Friendship, Leadership
Peer reviewedBramley, Jenny; Elkins, John – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Historical background is presented on the self-advocacy movement for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Australia and the United States. Problems in the establishment and maintenance of advocacy programs are identified, and suggestions are made for ensuring the growth and vitality of the self-advocacy movement in Australia. (MSE)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Comparative Analysis, Counselor Client Relationship, Foreign Countries
Direct linkGraham, T. Scott; Ackermann, J. Cooper; Maxwell, Kristi K. – Journal of Leadership Education, 2004
Emotional intelligence (EI) is emerging as an area of interest in leadership development. Recent research stresses how valuable strong EI skills are to the success of the person, team, organization, and society. Unlike IQ, emotional intelligence skills can be improved with focused training, coaching, and lifespan experiences. Effectively used,…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Response, Films, Leadership Training
