Name: Building the Self-Advocate: My Life. My Choices. (Two-Part Series)
Start: 2026-02-24T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-24T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Highwire Improv

Building the Self-Advocate: My Life. My Choices. (Two-Part Series)

My Life. My Choices.
Building the Self-Advocate is a two-part improv workshop series designed to help self-advocates build confidence, practice advocating for themselves, and express themselves through creativity, movement, and play.
Using improvisation, participants explore choice, communication, leadership, and self-expression in a supportive, inclusive environment led by self-advocates.
This workshop can also serve as a skill-building lead-in for self-advocates who may be interested in sharing their stories or participating in advocacy/leadership opportunities at Maryland’s official World Down Syndrome Day celebration in Annapolis on March 20 or future DSAmd opportunities. Participation in future events is always optional and guided by individual choice.
*No improv experience is required, just a willingness to show up as yourself.
Led by Self-Advocate Co-Directors
Carmen • Kalif • Leandra
Choose Online, In-Person, or Both
Participants may register for one session or both sessions.
Each session stands on its own, and attending both offers a deeper, connected experience.
Part 1: Virtual Improv Workshop
📅 Tuesday, February 27
6:30 PM (Zoom)
Part 2: In-Person Improvaganza
📅 Saturday, March 7
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Highwire Improv, Baltimore
Snacks provided
This in-person experience builds on the virtual session and includes a celebration of self-advocacy in honor of World Down Syndrome Day
Presented By:
Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (DSAmd)
In partnership with Highwire Improv
(Space & support generously provided by Highwire Improv)
Register Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/downsyndromeassocmaryland/event/teenadultbuildingtheselfadvocate/
Accessibility Note: Email [email protected] if you need accommodations or interpretations. We work hard to make our in-person events accessible by public transportation. If you would like to rideshare or need transportation (Uber, Lyft) support to attend, please email us at [email protected]. Accessibility is important, and we strive to be inclusive.