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Advocacy
is a vital tool in spreading awareness and
shattering the myths and misconceptions
about Disability. Advocacy plays a critical
role in ensuring that the rights and interests
of people with a disability are respected
and realised.
DRDF
aims to serve as the voice of people with
disabilities and
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to
provide them with information and resources |
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that
the rights of people with disabilities,
are upheld |
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Assist
people with disabilities to resolve
accessibility related problems. |
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Provide
information and support |
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Refer
to appropriate services. |
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Represent
individuals when dealing with service
providers |
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Take
up issues with appropriate government
departments and Ministers. |
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Refer
to the Commissioner of Disabilities
for Discrimination. |
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Action
to influence broad changes to enable
access and participation for people
with disabilities in the community.
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DRDF
has been involved in the planning, development
and monitoring of services for people with
disabilities at a local, regional, state
and national level.
Tools
of Advocacy
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Conduct
meetings, surveys, from time to time
to identify issues. |
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Conduct
talks with Schools, Colleges and Universities
to create awareness |
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Conduct
training sessions for persons with disabilities,
community and corporate offices |
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Write
articles for the news media. |
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