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Betty Williams, Indiana
Erick Yeary, Idaho
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John Agosta
Kerri Melda
Jennifer Negus
Reena Wagle
Jazmyne Johnston, Cartoonist

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cartoon on self advocacyThe Riot! is a newsletter for "self-advocates." A self-advocate is somebody who has a disability and speaks up for themselves. Are you a self-advocate? If you are, then The Riot! is for YOU!

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