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Individual & Systemic Advocacy For the implementation of laws
 
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We advocate for the implementation of current laws, promotion of needed legislation and improvement of existing systems for people with disabilities while working to diminish negative attitudes that threaten to impede equal access.

We advocate on individual and systemic levels.

Individual advocacy includes:

 
Assisting people with disabilities in dealing with conflicts
   
Helping them find ways to negotiate with the various support systems they use
   
Helping them find appropriate resources to solve problems

Systemic advocacy includes making changes on a broad level. Such changes include:

 
Building strong relationships with local state and federal elected officials
   
Working with local authorities to improve the enforcement of ADA and other relevant laws
   
Working with the community-at-large to remove both physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing and participating in our community.

For more information about Individual & Systemic Advocacy please contact RAMP.

 
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