10 Ways to Advocate

Advocacy takes many shapes and forms.  

You don't have to be a professional advocate to be an effective advocate.  

Here are 10 ways that we can all advocate for people with limited mobility.

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Pay Attention

Pay attention to whether or not establishments are functionally accessible to people with limited mobility.  Pay attention to how people with limited mobility are treated.

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Educate Yourself

Educate yourself about issues surrounding limited mobility.

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Educate Others

Share your knowledge with others.

Talk to People

Find out what other people are thinking and doing about issues related to limited mobility.

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Register to Vote

Register to vote so that your voice can be heard.  Encourage others to register to vote.

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VOTE!

#Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.  Vote.

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Make Telephone Calls, Write Letters, Post on Social Media

Provide feedback and encourage establishments to be more functionally accessible.

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Donate

Support organizations/activities that strive to increase the quality of life for people with limited mobility.

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Volunteer

Volunteer for activities that increase the quality of life for people with limited mobility.

Tell Your Story

You can make a difference when you tell your story.