The Power of Advocacy The Power of Advocacy: Getting What You Want, Need & Deserve “I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” – Maya Angelou Introduction Advocating for Desires Advocating for Needs Advocating for Rights Resources Introduction Advocacy is a set of skills you can use to ask someone for something you want, need or deserve It often involves convincing someone in authority to act on your behalf Depending on what you want, your ability to communicate effectively and problem solve may determine whether you are an effective advocate Rights & Responsibilities Desires, Needs, & Rights Fair Treatment Having Needs Needs at Work Levels of Advocacy Return to Tabs Advocating for Desires Making a request has three important steps: Identify whom to ask Determine when to ask Figure out how to ask Ask A Clear Message Persuade Active Listening Return to Tabs Advocating for Needs Putting your request in a letter is a good way to communicate with people who are hard to contact Keep copies of your letters – they provide a record of referral If you are advocating for your rights, letters document the process you followed Write a Letter Have a Meeting Return to Tabs Advocating for Rights Making your request and following it up with letters and meetings usually will solve the problem You may want to get some help if you are requesting a need or a right If it is a need, you may get help and advice from many people including coworkers, human resource personnel, family, and friends Get Help File a Lawsuit Standing Up for Your Rights Return to Tabs Resources Session Worksheets Coming Up with Good Reasons Coming Up with Good Reasons.pdf Coming Up with Good Reasons.docx Coming Up with Good Reasons Spanish.docx Develop a Clear Message Develop a Clear Message.pdf Develop a Clear Message.docx Develop a Clear Message Spanish.docx Employment Goal Worksheet Employment Goal Worksheet.pdf Employment Goal Worksheet.docx Employment Goal Worksheet Spanish.docx Example Letter Example Letter.pdf Example Letter.docx Example Letter Spanish.docx My Pathway Planner My Pathway Planner.pdf My Pathway Planner Large Print.rtf My Pathway Planner Large Print Spanish.rtf Post navigation Previous Previous post: Stress and Working WellNext Next post: Balance Through Physical Activity
