Advocating for the civil rights and equality of people with disabilities by influencing and implementing legislation and policy at the local, state and federal level. Advocacy means working on, supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy.

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Types of Advocacy

Personal

Individual acquires knowledge and skills to solve their own problems through self-advocacy

Peer Advocacy

Two or more individuals with common goals assist one another to achieve advocacy goals

Systems Advocacy

Community works together to educate officials and influence legislation and policy at the local, state, and federal level

Legal Advocacy

Individuals or classes file formal complaints or seek court remedies with local, state or federal entities such as the Departments of Justice and Transportation or housing authorities for purposes of eliminating barriers to access, or when civil rights are being violated.