For Self-Advocates, By Self-Advocates

Who We Are

Our Vision

Nothing About Us Without Us
The Self-Advocate Network started in 2024. But it's not a new idea. Our years working with self-advocates taught us a lot. The big lesson? People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) know best about their own lives. Their their ideas make our work better. Their spirits lift up our own. We want them to be part of all decisions about their lives. We want everyone to include and respect them.

Meet Our Team

Cynthia Burrow
Owner
Cindy has been an education leader for over 20 years. She's also the proud mom to a young adult with autism. "My work is all about believing in and ensuring a bright future for my son and other amazing self-advocates."
James Meadours
Advocacy and Outreach Lead
James has been a leader in the disability rights movement for nearly 30 years. He is a gifted speaker and thought leader. "As a young person, I had no path to follow. I want to be a guide to the self-advocates of today."
Alisa Miller
Content Lead
Alisa has been a content guru for decades. She uses her skills and talents to amplify the voices of people with IDD. "I'm inspired to create a safe and welcoming space for all people,, including my two neurodiverse children."

Our Partners

No one succeeds alone. We are proud to call these folks partners.
The Arc of Greater Beaumont
UMass Chan Medical School
Texas Advocates
Better Lives

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
nonPareil Institute

Together, we are changing the world!

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