Advocate
What does it mean to advocate?
To publicize and support cause/movements you feel strongly about.
What does it mean to self advocate?
The ability to speak-up for yourself and the things that are important to you.
The term for society's belief that people without disabilities are superior to people with disabilities
Ableism
Advocate
A person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.
What is another word for advocating?
- Supporting
-Campaigning
Why is it important to advocate for yourself?
YOU decide what you want then develop and carry out a plan to help you get it.
What is one thing you learned from Mark's talk today?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Champion
A person who fights for or defends any person or cause.
Who is the best self-advocate?
YOU!!
What skill is important to have for self advocating?
-Speaking up for yourself
-Making your own decisions
-Problem solving
-Listening and learning
What does Empowered Voices want you to become?
Self-Advocates!
Philanthropy
An organization devoted to helping needy persons or to other socially useful purposes
How does advocating lead to success?
- Spreading information
- Gaining knowledge
- Making your voice heard
What do you ALWAYS need to include when you are asking for a change?
Why you need change.
Who is the best self-advocate?
YOU!
Movement
A series of actions or activities intended or tending toward a particular end.
Name 1 type of advocacy
self-advocacy, individual advocacy, and systems advocacy.
Name ONE out of three parts of self advocacy
Knowing yourself, knowing your needs, and knowing how to get what you need.
This is a characteristic of a person who is brave and will stand up for others
Advocate!
Rally
To draw or call (persons) together for a common action or effort.