Top reasons for advocating for people with intellectual disability.

Advocates for people with intellectual disability play an important role, helping to ensure that their rights are being respected and that they are receiving the support and services they need.

By advocating for someone with an intellectual disability, you can help make sure that their voice is heard and that their needs are being met in the best way possible. It can also help to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for those with intellectual disabilities, which can lead to greater acceptance and understanding of their needs.

Here’s ten reasons to get involved as an advocate for someone with intellectual disability.

1. To help ensure that people with intellectual disabilities have the same rights and access to resources as everyone else.
2. To create a safe and accepting atmosphere where they can express their feelings and opinions.
3. To help increase awareness of the challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities.
4. To help increase access to quality services and supports.
5. To help ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are not discriminated against in any way.
6. To encourage self-advocacy and empowerment among people with intellectual disabilities.
7. To help ensure that the voices of people with intellectual disabilities are heard and respected.
8. To help create an inclusive and supportive environment for people with intellectual disabilities.
9. To help create a culture of understanding and respect for people with intellectual disabilities.
10. To help ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are able to live full and meaningful lives.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disability?

Contact Citizen Advocacy on (08) 9445 9991 or email us at admin@capw.org.au to learn how you can become a volunteer advocate and be a voice for those who need it most.

Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community.