Citizen Advocacy (Advocacy Matters Wales)

Members of our service user group made this video so that more people could be helped by Advocacy Matters Wales.
Volunteer Citizen Advocacy is based on an ongoing one-to-one friendship. Citizen Advocates are volunteers which means they are not paid by Advocacy Matters (Wales). They are introduced to a person with a learning disability, and are there to help the person to speak up for themselves in any situation.

Advocacy Matters are a south Wales based charity who help adults with a learning disability have a say. Advocacy Matters (Wales) exists to promote the independent voice and protect the rights and choices of individuals with a disability.

This means people should be: * Treated with respect, recognition and as unique individuals * Able to have choice and a right to confidentiality and independence * Empowered to work in partnership with professionals and be involved in decisions which affect their lives * Able to take advantage of equal opportunities

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• advocacy
• advocates
• learning disability
• disabilities
• asperger syndrome
• Wales
• Cardiff
• Vale of Glamorgan
• Taking Part work
• volunteer
• citizen advocates
• independent help
• Bridgend
• rhonnda cynon taff

[Poohzilla23]

great work...great relationships...

thank you for making this video...