Advocacy Basics
1. What does the word "advocate" mean?
A. Someone who makes cookies
B. Someone who speaks up for themselves or others
C. Someone who drives a bus
B. Someone who speaks up for themselves or others ✅
What rights do all people have? (Pick all that are true)
A. The right to say what they think
B. The right to be safe
C. The right to make choices
D. The right to eat candy for every meal (Fun, but not a legal right 😄)
✅ A. The right to say what they think
✅ B. The right to be safe
✅ C. The right to make choices
What is People in Action all about?
A. Helping people become movie stars
B. Learning how to speak up and be leaders
C. Watching TV together
✅ B. Learning how to speak up and be leaders
True or False: Only staff and families can be advocates.
✅ False – Anyone, including YOU, can be an advocate!
Which of these is an example of self-advocacy?
A. Telling someone what you like or don’t like
B. Staying quiet in a meeting
C. Waiting for someone else to decide for you
A. Telling someone what you like or don’t like ✅
Which of these is a choice you have the right to make?
A. What clothes you wear
B. What someone else wears
C. What color the sky is
A. What clothes you wear ✅
What does “getting into action” mean?
A. Taking a nap
B. Standing up for something you believe in
C. Changing your clothes
✅ B. Standing up for something you believe in
True or False: Your voice matters, even if others disagree.
✅ True
Who can you talk to if you want help speaking up?
A. A trusted staff person
B. Your pet hamster
C. A stranger on the internet
A. A trusted staff person ✅
Which of these is a right you have every day?
A. The right to feel safe
B. The right to be alone if you want
C. The right to be treated with respect
✅ Answer: All of the above!
What does PIA stand for?
A. People in Adventure
B. People in Action
C. Pizza in April
✅ B. People in Action
True or False: You must always say “yes” to staff or people in charge.
✅ False – You have the right to say “no” and ask questions.
What can you do if someone isn’t listening to your voice?
A. Yell louder
B. Ask someone you trust for help
C. Give up
✅ B. Ask someone you trust for help
If someone is making choices for you without asking, what can you do?
A. Stay quiet
B. Yell at them
C. Ask to talk about your rights or get support
✅ C. Ask to talk about your rights or get support
What do we do in PIA meetings? (Pick all that are true) A. Learn about rights
B. Talk about what matters to us
C. Have fun together
D. Sleep the whole time
Answer: A, B, and C!
✅ A. Learn about rights
✅ B. Talk about what matters to us
✅ C. Have fun together
True or False: You have to do what others say, even if it makes you uncomfortable.
✅ False – You have the right to say “no” and ask for help.
When is a good time to advocate?
✅ A. When something is unfair
✅ B. When you have an idea
✅C. When you want to help someone
Answer: All of the above!
✅ A. When something is unfair
✅ B. When you have an idea
✅C. When you want to help someone
What does it mean to give “consent”?
A. Saying “yes” when you mean it
B. Letting someone guess for you
C. Doing something even if you're unsure
A. Saying “yes” when you mean it ✅
Why is People in Action important?
A. Because we get free snacks
B. Because it helps people grow their voice and confidence
C. Because we play games only
✅ B. Because it helps people grow their voice and confidence
True or False: You should always have help to understand your rights.
✅ True – Everyone deserves support to understand their rights.