Taking Charge of My Health Care

About the project

The Taking Charge of My Health Care project is a toolkit of resources and videos designed to provide health and health care advocacy education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those who support them.

Toolkit illustration of a patient, providers and support staff in a hospital room

The toolkit's 11 modules provide comprehensive information for people interested in advocating for their health care, exploring new topics, learning new skills, building confidence, and getting a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. The toolkit is designed for self-paced learning or to be offered as a workshop.

This project is led by the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition in partnership with the Oregon Office on Disability and Health.