1. What are the three main types of advocacy and how do they differ?

Provide an example of each type.

- The three main types of advocacy are self-advocacy, individual

advocacy and systemic advocacy. Self-advocacy is when a person speaks

up for themselves or their own interests. Individual advocacy is when

someone else speaks up for a person or their interests. Systemic advocacy

is when a group of people or an organization speaks up for a cause or a

change that affects many people. For example, self-advocacy could be

when a person with a disability asks for reasonable accommodations at

work. Individual advocacy could be when a family member or a friend

helps a person with a disability access services or benefits. Systemic

advocacy could be when an organization campaigns for better laws or

policies that protect the rights of people with disabilities.

2. What are some of the benefits and challenges of advocacy? Give at least

two examples of each.

- Some of the benefits of advocacy are: it can empower people to have

more control over their lives, it can raise awareness and educate others

about important issues, it can influence decision-makers and create

positive changes in society, it can build solidarity and support among

people who share common goals or experiences. Some of the challenges

of advocacy are: it can be time-consuming and exhausting, it can face

resistance or opposition from powerful groups or individuals, it can

expose people to risks or threats such as harassment, discrimination or

violence, it can cause conflicts or disagreements among different

stakeholders or perspectives.

3. What are some of the skills and qualities that an effective advocate

should have? Explain why they are important and give an example of how

they can be applied in practice.

- Some of the skills and qualities that an effective advocate should have

are: communication skills, research skills, critical thinking skills,

empathy, creativity, resilience and ethical awareness. Communication

skills are important because they enable an advocate to express their views

clearly, persuasively and respectfully, as well as to listen and respond to

others. Research skills are important because they enable an advocate to