Before the pandemic, I used to go to a behavioral day program and give presentations on self-advocacy. I loved doing that. I told them self-advocacy could be as simple as deciding what to wear or what to eat for breakfast. It can be choosing to complying with program rules and being responsible for their actions. Regardless of ability, it is a positive commitment to personal growth and developing constructive relationships with others. It is realizing that we are all interconnected with one another, everything has purpose and fits together in the bigger picture. Our lives have dignity and value, and we are contributing citizens of our communities. We are entitled to respect as we respect others.