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Disability Advocacy

• Advocacy means speaking up for people with disabilities.

• It helps make sure their rights are respected.

• Advocacy can include asking for:

  • Accessible buildings and services

  • Fair laws and policies

  • Inclusive opportunities in schools and workplaces

• Advocates may be trained workers or people who support others to speak up.

Key Activities:

• Learn and teach about disability rights.

• Work with disability groups.

• Give training and advice.

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Mental Health Advocacy

• Mental health advocacy helps people with mental health conditions.

• It reduces stigma (negative attitudes) and promotes rights.

• Groups like NAMI support people with mental illness and their families.

Key Activities:

• Share personal stories to reduce stigma.

• Connect people to help and resources.

• Speak up for your own needs (self-advocacy).

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Counseling

• Counseling means talking with a therapist about feelings and problems.

• It is a safe space to share worries.

• Counselors help people:

  • Understand their feelings

  • Find solutions

  • Improve mental health

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Mentoring

• A mentor is an experienced person who gives guidance and support.

• They can be a role model.

• Mentors help people with:

  • Making choices

  • Learning new skills

  • Planning for work or life goals

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Coaching

• Coaching is about setting goals and achieving them.

• Coaches help people:

  • Build confidence

  • Make decisions

  • Take steps toward their dreams

• Coaching is structured and focused on action.

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📝 Quiz Questions (Easy Read)

1. What does disability advocacy mean?

2. Name one activity that a disability advocate might do.

3. What does mental health advocacy try to reduce?

4. Name one-way mental health advocacy helps people.

5. What does a counselor do?

6. What is a mentor?

7. How does mentoring help people?

8. What does a coach help people do?