Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. KASA knows youth can make choices and advocate for themselves if they have the information and support they need.
We are leaders in our communities, and we help spread helpful, positive information among our peers to increase knowledge around various issues. We also help health care professionals, policymakers and other adults in our communities understand what it is like to live our lives and we participate in discussions about how to help each other succeed.
KASA believes young people with disabilities will have control over their own lives and futures. We help this happen by teaching youth about their rights, giving peer support and training, and changing the systems that affect our lives to include us.
Welcome to KASA! Joining is free for youth and open to anyone who would like to be part of our network. So, read up, join in and pass it on!
KASA is excited to announce the launch of our What's New! page.
Check it out find out what KASA members are up to and what updates have been made to the website.Want to learn more about KASA?
Download our project brochure.
Text version available, email info@fvkasa.org
Check out the
KASA Connection!
our newsletter that updates you on what we're doing!
Did you know that KASA has over 60 youth-created guides?
Announcing KASA's newest pocket guide:
How to be Involved in a Board or Council: Roles and Responsibilities It covers:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Skills and/or attitudes needed to serve on a board/council
- Tips to deal with what might be hard
- And much more!
Written by youth who have served on boards and councils successfully, this 24 page pocket guide will give young people interested in getting more involved in their community the information they need!
Order your copy today! Download the order form or go to the Family Voices catalog.
