Self-advocacy is a means of acting on one's own behalf. Knowing how to advocate increases a person's ability to create options to improve their future.
Self-advocacy is:
- Voicing your needs and interests
- Solving your own problems
- Knowing yourself and being able to say… “This is who I am, this is how I learn, and this is what I need”
- Maximizing your potential by reflecting on your needs and taking steps to fulfill them
