self-advocacy

British  

noun

1. 1. 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

   2. ( as modifier )

      a self-advocacy group

2. the act or condition of representing oneself, either generally in society or in formal proceedings, such as a court

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Example Sentences

They enhance initiative, creativity and problem-solving, leading to fulfillment and self-advocacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Entry-level workers often feel a lack of professional leverage and a concern that self-advocacy might cost them a position, which can result in a hesitant approach when discussing salary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

“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