"Being an advocate means recognizing that you and your loved ones are healthcare consumers and, as such, are owed good quality care, respect, and responsiveness."Being an advocate means recognizing that the squeaky wheel is often the only one that gets attention in a busy system."Being an advocate means fighting for what you believe is right-whether that is an extra day in the hospital or a timely report on a new set of tests. It's getting your boss to understand that you need some time off, but that you have a plan in place for meeting your responsibilities to the company."Being an advocate is also about getting at least one other family member to recognize that now and then you are going to need a break and they are going to have to chip in with hands-on care."The dictionary defines 'advocate' as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means 'pleading on behalf of something or someone.' A suggested synonym is the word 'support.' Using that definition, you may have long been an advocate without even realizing it."taken from Advocating for Your Family
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Disability Advocacy Training & Disability Advocacy Day at the CapitolThis year's Disability Advocacy Training & Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol will be Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19-20th in Charleston, West Virgnia. Watch for more details coming soon! Please follow the links to download a PDF for Disability Advocacy Training and Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol and registration and stipend applications. Disability Advocacy Training and Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol are sponsored by:
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