History and Overview
Association of Self Advocates of North Carolina
History and Overview
In 1987, a group of self-advocates and professionals interested in supporting self-advocacy began meeting. The self-advocates of this group continued meeting together, without the professionals, in an effort to make their voices heard. Out of this group, the Association of Self-Advocates of North Carolina (ASANC) formed, becoming incorporated in 1995 and established as a non-profit in 2000. We are a statewide advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities.
ASANC is about bringing the concepts of self-advocacy together with the self-determination of its members to help people with developmental disabilities to take responsibility for their lives, and bring about change towards full inclusion in society.
Self-advocacy is the ability to advocate for one’s rights of equality and freedom. It involves recognizing the specific needs of one's developmental disability and determining how an individual wants to live independently, make personal choices and live in their community, without compromising the dignity of oneself or others.
People with self-determination know about their strengths, likes, and dislikes, set goals to achieve, make their own decisions, and are in control of their successes. They respect themselves and others, believe they have and can make choices, take ownership for their actions, develop a network for achieving their goals and assume responsibility for their roles in society.
Mission
Association of Self Advocates of North Carolina
Mission Statement
As a state organization, Association of Self Advocates of North Carolina Inc. is committed to providing services to enable, educate, encourage, and empower people in the community.
We enable people to become more independent and empowered to make their own decisions.
We educate the
community, government leaders, families, guardians and service
providers about self-advocacy and the ABILITIES of people with
disabilities.
We encourage and empower people with disabilities to take responsibility for their lives, to help bring about change, and to strive for equality,
acceptance and full inclusion in society.
Board of Directors
ASANC Board of Directors – 2009-2010
| Eric Chavis |
(Greensboro) |
President |
| Debbie Kolesar |
(Durham) |
Vice President |
| Needham Bryan |
(Durham) |
Treasurer |
| Tina Bragg |
(Wilmington) |
Secretary |
| Skip Byrd |
(Durham) |
Past President |
ASANC Board Members [at-large] 2 year terms:
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| David Taylor Jr. |
(Statesville) |
12/2010 |
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ASANC ex-officio Advisors:
| Grace Wright |
(Raleigh) |
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| Israel Pattison |
(Raleigh) |
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ASANC Staff:
| Karen Hamilton |
(Greensboro) |
Administrative Agent until new
Executive Director is Hired (CRA) |
ASANC Board Meeting Minutes
May 14 & 15, 2010 ASANC Board Meeting Minutes
ASANC Local Groups: 20 as of April 2008
Asheville
Butner
Cabarrus County
Durham County
Forsyth County
Greensboro
High Point - Guilford County
Lee County
Lenoir County
Mecklenburg County
Morganton
Moore County
New Bern and Morehead City
New Hanover County
Orange County (2 groups)
Stanly County
Union County
Wake County
Wayne County
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