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Stephen Shore once defined self-advocacy as “knowing when and how to approach others to negotiate desired goals, build mutual understanding and trust, and achieve fulfillment and productivity. . . [it] often involves an amount of disclosure about oneself to reach the goal of better mutual understanding.”

Do you know someone who fits this description?  Nominate them for the Autism Society of Nebraska's Self-Advocate of the Year Award! 
Award will be presented at the NE ASD Network Conference at the Thursday evening dinner event at the Younes Conference Center-North in Kearney Nebraska April 7th, 2022.

Please read the following carefully and complete the application.

Requirements:
-  The nominee must live in the state of Nebraska
- The nominee must be on the autism spectrum
-  The application must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.  You will receive communication from us via the email you provided by Tuesday, March 8th, 2022.
 
Awards are granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of Nebraska. Awards are based on eligibility and strength of references. Any deviation of criterion or process is at the discretion of Autism Society of Nebraska Board of Directors and will require a majority vote. Erroneous or incomplete applications may negate award. Completion and submission of the application to meet the listed requirements and deadlines is entirely the responsibility of the nominator. 

Any questions should be directed to the Autism Society of Nebraska at
1-800-580-9279 or autismsociety@autismnebraska.org

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* 1. Name of Nominator

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* 2. Nominator's Email (this is how you'll be notified)

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* 3. Nominator's Primary Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

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* 4. Kind of Phone

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* 5. Name of Nominee

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* 6. Essay: Tell us about how the nominee exhibits the following qualities as a self-advocate (limit 500 words):
Commitment - Demonstrating the ability to advocate for an improvement that benefits not only the self, but the autism community-at-large.
Community - Practicing advocacy that not only brings awareness to what autism is, but also introduces the concept of acceptance and the belief in autonomy.
Inspiration - Displaying positive interactions with a variety of individuals and groups associated with autism. Is able to influence said groups to advocate for change that continues to support the ideas of awareness, acceptance, and autonomy for individuals on the spectrum.
Vision - By Foreseeing opportunities to help through the efforts of self-advocacy and advocacy.
Initiative - By Learning about the problems within the autism community, then takes the steps necessary utilizing resources and information, including personal stories and experiences, that allow for advocacy to occur that improves the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum.

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* 7. I've read the above guidelines and agree to the terms.

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* 8. Electronic Signature

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