Self-advocacy is as simple as taking the initiative and having the confidence to talk with your employer about your needs in the workplace. Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their personal lives ...

The term self advocacy is thrown around frequently, but the practical and necessary tools to get there are rarely discussed. Self advocacy is a critical part of healthy relationships, long term ...

This post was co-authored by Dr. Miranda Melcher. Once a student moves from high school to college, the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to the student.

What, exactly, is self-advocacy and what is its place in the autism community? Autism is a communication disorder, with a broad range of affect. Some people's autism makes them eccentric and geeky.

There are lots of changes that take place from high school to college. For example, in high school, classes were held five days a week. In college, some classes only meet once a week. In high school, ...

Self-advocacy by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has become a big part of the disability movement’s approach to this part of our community. Essentially it means that people ...

Wendy Brooks, a survivor of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, and her husband and care partner, Larry Brooks, highlight the role of self-advocacy. Wendy Brooks, a survivor of extensive-stage ...

Patients can prepare for self-advocacy by bringing personal overviews to help care teams connect with them as individuals, explained Michelle Kirschner. Patients should consider creating personal ...

Visiting the doctor can feel like stepping into a maze, with healthcare systems stretched thin and appointment times shrinking, patients often leave feeling unheard or uncertain. Studies show that 60% ...

Kristy Lilas is vice president of diversity, inclusion and belonging at GoDaddy. In an era that champions self-advocacy as a pathway to professional success, it is important to recognize that it can ...

This post is by Don Long, Director, Teaching, Leading, and Learning Policy, National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), and Ace Parsi, Personalized Learning Partnership Manager, ...