Goals of Disability Advocacy
Disability advocacy works to ensure that rights are promoted and protected so that people with disability can fully participate in the community. This is done by:
- Promoting and upholding the human rights of people with disability
- Empowering people with disability to make decisions affecting their lives
- Honouring and valuing the lived experience of people with disability
- Promoting inclusiveness and accessibility by identifying and addressing barriers
- Addressing and preventing discrimination by educating others about the rights of people with disability.