This feature issue newsletter looks at issues the self-advocacy movement is raising and the contributions it is making to the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Articles by self-advocates and advisors to self-advocacy organizations talk about their self-advocacy experiences, barriers to self-advocacy, and ways to support it. Primary articles have the following titles and authors: "Self Advocacy: Realizing a Dream" (Tia Nelis); "The History and Accomplishments of 'Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered'" (Perry Whittico and Terry Ingram); "'Citizens in Action': Self-Advocacy and Systems Change" (Walter Rupp); "A Self-Advocate's Voice Heard on Federal Committee" (Liz Obermayer); "My Friendship with Sally: A Self-Advocate Becomes an Advocate" (Nancy Ward); "Barriers to Support: Waiting Lists" (Beverly El-Afandi); "When the Student Is Ready, the Teacher Enters" (Mary F. Hayden); "Wanted: Empowerment Fanatics" (Ruthie Marie Beckwith); "Guidelines for Providing Information to Self-Advocates" (Marci Chaikin); and "Self-Advocates and Advocates: Voices for Continued Change" (Bob Williams). A list of five videotapes and ten print materials is also provided. (JDD)