49 Questions
What are some characteristics of people who tend to be better advocates?
They are not easily intimidated and can speak up for themselves or others
What is an important aspect of effective advocacy according to the text?
Good preparation
What are the main areas that good advocacy practices can be broken down into?
Preparation, communication, documentation, and follow up
Why is it important to inform oneself about a particular issue or situation as an advocate?
Information is power and helps in speaking on behalf of the client
What may be particularly important if you are asking someone else to review the decision or have the opportunity to make an appeal?
Following up often
What should you do if you are not getting the response or results that you are seeking?
Continue to follow up
When may it be necessary to talk with a more senior person within an organization?
When seeking resolution for issues
What may be required if you feel that you have done all you can on your own?
Involving other people, particularly from a disability organization
When may you need to contact elected officials when dealing with government systems or agencies?
After going through all regular channels in the government system
What is advocacy about when facing unsuccessful outcomes?
Negotiation and compromise
What should you consider if you are not successful in advocacy?
What you are willing to compromise or settle for
What is important when dealing with government systems or agencies?
Contacting elected officials only after going through regular channels
What is a crucial aspect of effective advocacy preparation?
Identifying key issues and problems
What is emphasized as an important strategy for effective communication in advocacy?
Using stories or visual aids
What is recommended for aiding the advocacy process?
Documentation and note-keeping
What is essential for effective advocacy preparation?
Identifying potential solutions and people who can help
What is a crucial aspect of good preparation for advocacy?
Identifying barriers and problems
What is important for effective advocacy communication?
Being clear and assertive
What can aid in future reference for advocacy?
Written records of agreements and refusals
What is highlighted as an effective communication strategy in advocacy?
Assertive communication
What is crucial for effective advocacy?
Identifying key issues and problems
What is essential for good preparation in advocacy?
Identifying barriers and problems
What is recommended for effective advocacy communication?
Using stories or visual aids
What is crucial for effective advocacy preparation?
Identifying potential solutions and people who can help
Good preparation is not an important aspect of effective advocacy.
False
Being easily intimidated is a characteristic of people who tend to be better advocates.
False
Effective advocacy may not depend greatly on the issue or situation.
False
Advocacy always provides immediate results.
False
Persistence and effort may be required for advocacy success.
True
Following up may require involving other people, particularly from a disability organization to assist you.
True
It is not recommended to involve elected officials when dealing with government systems or agencies.
False
Advocacy requires specific goals and identification of key issues and problems:
True
Effective communication involves being clear and assertive, listening, asking questions, and using stories or visual aids:
True
Keeping a notebook to record discussions and a file of written responses and other documents is not important for advocacy preparation:
False
What may be necessary if you are not getting the response or results that you are seeking?
Continue to follow up until your issues have been resolved to your and your client’s satisfaction.
When may it be necessary to talk with a more senior person within an organization?
When following up your issues, it may require talking with a more senior person within the organization, who may have more authority to make decisions or may have an interest in helping you resolve your issue.
What may be required if you feel that you have done all you can on your own?
Following up your advocacy may require involving other people, particularly from a disability organization to assist you.
When may you need to contact elected officials when dealing with government systems or agencies?
When dealing with government systems or agencies, you may need to contact elected officials, but this kind of follow up should normally be done only when you have gone through all of the regular channels in the government system.
What should you consider if you are not successful in advocacy?
Remember that advocacy is about negotiation and consider what you are willing to compromise with or settle for if you cannot get what you want or need. Sometimes, the next best solution is better than no solution at all.
Sometimes, the next best solution is better than no solution at all.
advocacy
Try not to be too frustrated or intimidated if you are not getting the response or results that you are seeking.
advocacy
What are the things that you are willing to compromise with or settle for if you cannot get what you want or need.
advocacy
At some point, you may feel that you have done all you can on your own. Following up your ______ may require that you involve other people, particularly from a disability organization to assist you.
advocacy
Remember that ______ is about negotiation.
advocacy
Match the following with their recommended action in advocacy:
Persistence and effort = May be required for success Following up = May require involvement of others Contacting elected officials = Should be done when regular channels are exhausted Advocacy = Is about negotiation and compromise
Match the following with their importance in advocacy follow-up:
Senior person within the organization = May have more authority to make decisions Disability organization = May assist in advocacy follow-up Elected officials = May need to be contacted when regular channels fail Negotiation and compromise = May be necessary if unsuccessful
Match the following with their role in advocacy communication:
Persistence and effort = May be required for achieving success Senior person within the organization = May have more authority to make decisions Disability organization = May assist in advocacy follow-up Elected officials = May need to be contacted when regular channels fail
Match the following with their characteristics in advocacy preparation:
Persistence and effort = May be required for achieving success Senior person within the organization = May have more authority to make decisions Disability organization = May assist in advocacy follow-up Elected officials = May need to be contacted when regular channels fail
Match the following with their potential outcome in advocacy:
Persistence and effort = May lead to success Senior person within the organization = May have more authority to make decisions Disability organization = May assist in advocacy follow-up Elected officials = May need to be contacted when regular channels fail
Study Notes
Advocacy Preparation and Communication
- Advocacy requires specific goals and identification of key issues and problems
- Solutions may not be easily identified and may require compromise
- Advocacy may be more effective with allies and communication is crucial
- Effective communication involves being clear and assertive, listening, asking questions, and using stories or visual aids
- Documentation and note-keeping can aid the advocacy process
- Keeping a notebook to record discussions and a file of written responses and other documents is important
- Written records of agreements and refusals are helpful for future reference
- Specific goals and actions are needed for good preparation
- Identifying barriers and problems is crucial for effective advocacy
- Identifying potential solutions and people who can help is important
- Good communication is essential and can take various forms
- Assertive communication, listening, asking questions, and using stories are effective communication strategies
Advocacy Preparation and Communication
- Advocacy requires specific goals and identification of key issues and problems
- Solutions may not be easily identified and may require compromise
- Advocacy may be more effective with allies and communication is crucial
- Effective communication involves being clear and assertive, listening, asking questions, and using stories or visual aids
- Documentation and note-keeping can aid the advocacy process
- Keeping a notebook to record discussions and a file of written responses and other documents is important
- Written records of agreements and refusals are helpful for future reference
- Specific goals and actions are needed for good preparation
- Identifying barriers and problems is crucial for effective advocacy
- Identifying potential solutions and people who can help is important
- Good communication is essential and can take various forms
- Assertive communication, listening, asking questions, and using stories are effective communication strategies
Test your knowledge of advocacy preparation and communication with this quiz. Learn about setting specific goals, identifying key issues, effective communication strategies, and the importance of documentation in the advocacy process. Sharpen your skills and enhance your understanding of effective advocacy techniques.
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