Disability Rights Advocacy Basics

This free, one-page resource provides a basic introduction to disability rights advocacy.

It explains what advocacy is, why it matters, and the many ways people can advocate from self-advocacy to collective and community action. The resource emphasizes that anyone can be an advocate, including people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, allies, and community members, and that advocacy does not require a law degree or special permission.

This document is intended as a starting point, offering a high-level overview of disability rights advocacy and introducing the ADK Advocacy Framework, which focuses on understanding needs and knowing how and where to ask.

This resource is for general information purposes only and is not legal advice. Additional advocacy tools, strategies, and resources are available through Allison Access.