self-advocacy

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

Example Sentences

Her words outraged many members of the autism community, especially those who promote self-advocacy.

From The Daily Beast

In comparison, the Autistics Self-Advocacy Network spent just $65,000 on this class of employees.

From The Daily Beast