self-advocacy

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noun social welfare (esp in the US)

the practice of having mentally handicapped people speak for themselves and control their own affairs, rather than having nonhandicapped people automatically assume responsibility for themSee also normalization
(as modifier)a self-advocacy group

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

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Words nearby self-advocacy

self-adhesive, self-adjustment, self-administered, self-admitted, self-advancement, self-advocacy, self-aggrandizement, self-analysis, self-analyzed, self-annealing, self-annihilation

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How to use self-advocacy in a sentence

Her words outraged many members of the autism community, especially those who promote self-advocacy.
“Autism Speaks”- but Should Everyone Listen?|Emily Shire|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In comparison, the Autistics Self-Advocacy Network spent just $65,000 on this class of employees.
“Autism Speaks”- but Should Everyone Listen?|Emily Shire|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST