How does Citizen Advocacy Help?

There are many advantages for a person with disability being matched with a citizen advocate. Some of the benefits include:

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Creation of a wide range of positive experiences promoting wellbeing with opportunities for learning and growth.
A powerful voice, with no conflict of interest, to represent their rights, needs and interests.
Protection from neglect, exploitation and abuse.
Acceptance and social inclusion.
Increased power and control in their lives.
Continuity, stability and security through a long-term freely-given relationship.
Raised social status with broadened network of social contacts and opportunities.
Change in community attitudes with understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities.

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do”