Why it is so important to advocate

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Welcome to the Living With Disabilities Advocacy website. First and foremost. Self-published author Katrina Smith, a person of many accomplishments, has written six volumes in total: two cookbooks and four collections of poetry. And is currently working on her self-help/autobiography. Her favorite activities include reading and writing. Katrina would be described by one word: determined. Despite any challenges she may encounter, she does not let unkind comments decide her fate.

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   This week, Living With Disabilities will touch base on the importance of disability advocacy. Why it is so important to advocate for yourself and others.

 Just last month, we marked the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the ADA law. However, there wasn't much attention given to Disability Pride Month on July 26, 2023. However, some events and certain activities were happening behind the scenes. How does that relate to this article or episode? Advocacy is not limited to one person's responsibility, as there are countless voices to be heard and read.

Many of us are familiar with the phrase "the struggle is real," and this sentiment is particularly relevant for individuals living with disabilities, as they navigate their daily lives.

 Promoting the rights of people with disabilities involves advocating for them, which is a crucial aspect. Disability advocacy involves legal or social efforts to support the rights of disabled individuals. Advocates offer guidance, representation, and education to people with disabilities and their supporters. The goal of disability advocacy is to advance independent living, equal access, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

  Advocating for disabilities is important because...

1. People with disabilities are faced with complex challenges, Individuals who cannot speak up for themselves, or those who do not have any informal support from family, friends, or peers. or peers.

2. By advocating, you may increase understanding of the needs and difficulties faced by persons with disabilities in general.

3. A person with disabilities will not be represented as well as they should be without advocacy.

4. To get the right treatment when dealing with chronic pain, a long-term sickness, or a disability, a person frequently needs to speak out for themselves. including the necessary resources.

5. Many of the resource services offered by a social security disability attorney are also offered by a disability advocate.

Without advocates, persons with disabilities would not receive the proper level of representation. For this reason, Mother of Disability Rights Activist Judy Huemann defended disability rights in 1977. She seeks accessibility, equal rights, and accommodations. the 504 Plan, and healthcare, for instance. And in certain locations today, they are still inaccessible and unequipped. includes potential employment. The list keeps going on and on.

 We're all still here in 2023, expressing our demands since those of people with disabilities are still not being satisfied. It might only take one person to speak up. But for things to change, millions of other people must speak up. Be an ally and a voice for what is required to survive in this world.

Do you support your own advocacy efforts or those of others you know who are disabled? Do you advocate for their needs?


Living With Disabilities Presents: The Advocacy Table

a space created for people with disabilities to be able to have freedom of speech and talk on different topics surrounding the disability community. To get more details, check out The Advocacy Table. To become a panelist, Write into the show and let the host know what topic you want to talk about. She will then send out a group email to all panelists after the show has reached five or ten people. After the show, a survey will be emailed to you, and we would love to get your feedback.


If you need online support, Disability Safe Haven is great for receiving support. The We Care Team is very protective of its members and asks everyone who joins, to have a profile picture and answer the security questions.


Podcast Link

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingwithdisabilites/episodes/Why-is-it-important-to-advocate-e27m1r8

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