SKILLS Inc. sponsored four individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for US statewide conference in September in Waterville. From left are Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard. Submitted photo

St. Albans-based nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. sponsored several individuals from the organization to attend the Speaking Up for Us statewide conference, held Sept. 19-20 in Waterville.

The group — Irene Corbin, Laurie Boutelle, Suzie Gross and Roberta Lessard — joined peers from across the state to discuss and learn about self advocacy.

Speaking Up For Us is run by and for adults who live with developmental disabilities, according to a news release from Ana Campos-Hluska, director of development of SKILLS, Inc.

 

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