Advocate
What does advocate mean?
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.
- Address the person ignoring you
- Find someone else who will listen to what you need
- Keep advocating for yourself!
The term for society's belief that people without disabilities are superior to people with disabilities
Ableism
Why is advocating significant?
Advocating can help us bring about change whether that be at school or in the community you are trying to change the environment for the better.
What is another word for advocating?
- Supporting
-Campaigning
- Promoting
- Reforming
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.
- Directly address the rudeness
- Politely tell them they are being rude
- Walk away
What is one thing you learned from Mark's talk today?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
What does Mark Steidl advocate for?
They advocate for themselves and others!
Who is ONE famous person that advocates?
- Shakira
- Drake
-Michelle Obama
What skill is important to have for self advocating?
-Speaking up for yourself
-Making your own decisions
-Problem solving
-Listening and learning
Why is it important to be polite when asking for changes, advocating for yourself, or advocating for others?
It is professional and if you are polite and nice to talk to people will be excited to talk to you next time
What does Empowered Voices want you to become?
Self-Advocates!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
When should you advocate for yourself?
All the time
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.
Don't discriminate, don't stand for bullies, and take on the commitment to not only spread kindness but to be kind at all times.
Who is the best self-advocate?
YOU!
What group do you attend that encourages advocacy?
Empowered Voices!
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.
How can you advocate for someone else?
Support and Acknowledge them
This is a characteristic of a person who is brave and will stand up for others
Advocate!
Name 2 people that are medical students and advocate for YOU!
Sam and Elisabeth!