How to Advocate for People with Disability and Dwarfism – Angela Muir Van Etten

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"Advocacy makes change possible when people call out what is wrong, care enough to stand up for what is right, commit to the cause for as long as it takes, and have confidence in God's power to change hearts." -Angela Muir Van Etten

Learn more about Angela
Get your copy of Angela’s book, “ALWAYS AN ADVOCATE: Champions of Change for People with Dwarfism and Disabilities”

Advocacy Resources:

Find your state’s Protection & Advocacy resources
Learn more about Centers for Independent Living
Get resources and confidential assistance through 211

KEY QUESTIONS:

What are the keys to effective advocacy?
What is an ally?
Where can you find help to advocate for yourself or a loved one?

KEY SCRIPTURES:

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8–9
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26

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