self-advocacy
Britishnoun
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the practice of having mentally handicapped people speak for themselves and control their own affairs, rather than having nonhandicapped people automatically assume responsibility for them See also normalization
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a self-advocacy group
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the act or condition of representing oneself, either generally in society or in formal proceedings, such as a court
Example Sentences
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They enhance initiative, creativity and problem-solving, leading to fulfillment and self-advocacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Another reason that SPS is difficult to diagnose is simply a lack of knowledge: Some doctors, and many patients, have never heard of the condition, making self-advocacy difficult.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 3, 2023
The consequences of self-advocacy can derail or even destroy a future in science.
From Scientific American ● May 19, 2023
“By providing condoms, we’re not promoting anything other than self-advocacy and awareness,” said Erin De Tura, a school nurse in the Santa Monica-Malibu district.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
And, after having gone through some things, self-advocacy is my middle name.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
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