Provides independent advocacy for people with disabilities to:
- Uphold their human rights
- Address instances of discrimination, abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Advocates are completely on the side of the person with a disability and:
- Strongly support cases where an individual has been taken advantage of or their rights have been infringed upon because of their disability
- Support individuals who may be subject to disadvantage over and above their disability because of race and/or the isolation they often experience within society generally.
Definition of Advocacy:
Advocacy strives to be emphatic and vigorous, functioning (speaking, acting, writing) with minimum conflict of interest on behalf of the sincerely perceived interests of a person or group in order to promote, protect and defend the welfare of, and justice for, either individuals or groups.
Advocacy may include issues related to:
- Housing
- Medical care
- Education and training
- Freedom of information
- Handling complaints
- Access and transport
- Discrimination
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