Meet Morgan

BY ANGIE ARLINGTON

The Self Advocates of Indiana (SAI) have many chapters in the state. Their mission statement is “Self-advocacy is important because it is a way for people to know that all people, including people with disabilities, have rights. We help people understand that we want to be treated with respect.”

“By becoming a self-advocate, it’s helped sharpen my skills in both leadership and efficient communication. Being a self-advocate means being able to not only give back to the community but to help people with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) find their voice and become more independent and better leaders,” Morgan Hickman explains. “I feel like anything is possible by being my own advocate.”

Morgan graduated from Erskine Green Training Institute(EGTI) in 2016 and studied prep cooking. He also has been a speaker at community events. “I have spoken at the Ritz Charles, the Sky Line Club, and Country Club.”

“I enjoy meeting new people with diffident stories and backgrounds. Learning what we have in common has led me to make many connections in the community.” Morgan attends many group activities as a member of the Self Advocates of Indiana.

Morgan enjoys playing the piano and writing songs and poetry when he is not busy. “I spend my time doing art design and cooking for myself and others. I love spending time with my family and friends.”