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.