Advocacy: Speaking Up for What’s Right
Nothing about us without us!
Advocacy sounds like a fancy or difficult word, but it really means something simple: Understanding your rights, asking for what you need, and being part of making important decisions for yourself, your future, and the world around you.
In this section, we’ll cover:
- What is Self-Advocacy: Speaking up for yourself and making your own decisions.
- How to Advocate for Yourself: Learn how to stand up for yourself and have your needs met.
- Systems Advocacy: Standing up for others and for changes to systems, laws, or policies.
- Parents and Caregivers: How you can support people with disabilities.
Advocacy can help you break down barriers, build self-confidence, and create meaningful change in your life and your community.
