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Assertiveness

Classes:
Introduction > Making the Change > What is Assertiveness > Knowing the Difference > Asserting Yourself > Role Playing > Being Assertive > Conclusion

Additional Resources on Legal Rights

To learn more about your rights, visit these national Web sites and organizations:

American Hospital Association's Patients' Bill of Rights -- Read the guidelines for patients' rights adopted by the American Hospital Association in 1973 and revised in 1992.
American Medical Association -- The largest medical association in the United States provides physicians and patients with current news on medical research and legislation as well as resources on health and healthcare providers.
American Psychological Association's Mental Health Patient's Bill of Rights -- Read the guidelines for mental health patients' rights adopted by the American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, and others.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) -- Find out what your rights are under the ADA at this U.S. Department of Justice Web site.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- This grassroots advocacy organization is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illnesses through advocacy, education, and research.
National Institutes of Health -- Find information about health conditions, various treatments, the newest in research, and more from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources.
National Mental Health Association -- The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness and works to improve the mental health of all Americans, through advocacy, education, research and service.
National Employee Rights Institute: Workplace Fairness -- Read more about your rights as an employee, join a discussion group, and get free advice from legal experts.
State Employment Laws -- Developed by Cornell Law School, this site includes links to labor and employment laws from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

To connect to others in your community, contact the Mountain State Centers for Independent Living nearest you for information about local peer groups and support groups or visit the our online resource database at and search the category "Counseling / Crisis Services."

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