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Helps family members and caregivers use their experiences to advocate for policies affecting behavioral health services. Advocacy More information:

• Connects participants with state and local committees, commissions, and workgroups
• Helps families prepare written or verbal legislative testimony
• Shares opportunities to participate in focus groups and surveys
• Sends advocacy alerts about proposed legislation
• Includes in-person and virtual advocacy opportunities

Provides individual and systems advocacy to promote independence and equal access for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy, Aging and Disability Services More information:

• Teaches self-advocacy skills
• Seeks improvements to state and local disability policies
• Works with the community to remove barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from taking part in community life

Advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities through individual support and collaboration with government officials and community leaders. Advocacy, Aging and Disability Services

Offers advocacy support, education, and benefits counseling for individuals with disabilities. Advocacy More information:

• Provides accompaniment to social service, Social Security, and healthcare appointments
• Teaches self-advocacy skills through group workshops and individual peer mentoring
• Assists with writing correspondence to legislators and medical professionals
• Negotiates Social Security Administration repayment terms for overpayment status
• Advises Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients on work incentives and employment rights
• Engages in systems change efforts to ensure programs respond to community needs