This report provides a record of discussion during a workshop entitled "Assisting People with Developmental Disabilities To Speak Effectively for Themselves." Participants included developmentally disabled individuals, leaders from self-advocacy groups, paid staff, and volunteers. The discussion addressed three questions: (1) what works to help people speak for themselves to change their lives? (2) what works to help people speak out to change conditions for all people with disabilities? and (3) what will strengthen self advocacy? Among the topics covered by discussion participants were: person-to- person support; empowerment; support from local self-advocacy chapters; supporting the development of local chapters; becoming politically active; defining positions; involving community leaders; coalitions; influencing the media; participating in disability service organizations; local and state chapters; national efforts; and next steps. (DB)