Across
- 2. community based movement that aims to recognise, promote and defend the rights, well being and interests of people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities
- 4. is undertaken by person or group who share the same characteristics or interests on behalf of the same person or group.
- 5. Typically this will involve a combination of citizen and case advocacy, but advocates will have a case load of several clients.
- 8. Testify before relevant legislative committees
- 9. concerned with advocating on issues that affect the person with a disability and their family
Down
- 1. Establishing an open, trusting relationship with the service user
- 3. Develop ongoing relationships with advocates and agency staff to influence decision making.
- 6. This is when the advocate and the advocacy partner share similar experiences or environments.
- 7. Contact local reporters when your organization has news to share
- 8. This is provided by lawyers and solicitors and aims to assist people to exercise or defend their legal rights