With a disability of any sort, personal advocacy (getting the care, equipment, etc. that you need) is part and parcel of your daily life. Making the jump from self-advocacy to public, wide-reaching activism can seem like a daunting task. Watch this panel discussion with activists who found issues in the world to address and then found ways to pursue them. Hear firsthand about how these advocates got started with an issue, dealt with obstacles, and ultimately succeeded in making an impact. They will also offer ideas, advice, and their experience on how anyone can get involved in making change happen.
While the stories presented in this video from the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System are from the US and the legislative framework is different there, Canadian activists can learn valuable skills from these experiences.
