Self-Advocate Leadership Training Program (SALT)

Mission

The Self-Advocate Leadership Training program (SALT) aims to teach a leadership skills curriculum to individuals with disabilities so that they can learn strategies to advocate for themselves and others and to effect larger systems-level change.

Vision

To produce an ever-growing cadre of individuals with the capacity for self-determination and independence and the ability to participate in their communities in meaningful ways.

Selection Process

Criteria

• Must be over the age of 18 
• Preferred: some leadership experience and potential for growth
• Cross-disability candidates 

Process

1. Nomination
2. Complete one-page application
3. Participate in interview

Classes

• Offered twice a year at the Mailman Center in Miami.

Curriculum

Three-day intensive (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

1. Disability history and civil rights, self-advocacy, values
2. Self-determination
3. Communication
4. Problem solving
5. Legislative advocacy
6. Knowing Your Rights
7. Interdependence/power, alone vs. together
8. Check-in groups
9. Opportunity to mentor/become a SALT trainer

Contact Information

Shelly Baer

Jairo Arana

Phone: 305-243-6801
Email: jea145@med.miami.edu

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