Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Sarah … to today’s episode, Sarah and Brenda have collaborated on several enterprises, and most recently, they collaborated on an advocacy workshop for families at a children's treatment center. They talk today about advocacy, where it comes from, and what really means to be an advocate for them.
Key Takeaways:
[4:07] What brought Sarah into the world of advocacy?
[7:14] Sarah shares the moment of meeting with parents that have gone through a similar experience to hers.
[16:15] Brenda and Sarah connect with others through the lessons learned from their experiences.
[18:58] The advocacy work can take longer than you expect.
[22:18] Where does advocacy come from?
[24:12] Advocacy is about information.
[28:37] Sarah shares how the work of advocacy is about finding a way to slowly realize what is in the way for people to change their minds about something.
[33:51] Listen to people who live with disabilities!
[35:28] Sarah shares what she learned from Disability Advocates: Is this about you or about your child?
[39:26] Sarah discusses the importance of networking, consent, awareness, and connection.
[44:32] It is ok to be frustrated.
[50:33] You are not alone; find your people.
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