Advocacy

WHAT IS SELF ADVOCACY?

Self-advocacy is understanding your rights; speaking up for yourself and others if they cannot speak for themselves; taking action; or taking control of your life.

This can be done alone or as part of a group.

Self-Advocacy is about speaking up for yourself, speaking up for others and finding solutions to issues that are important.

There are Self- Advocacy groups in each region in Ireland if you would like to be involved contact your local group

Saint John of God Menni Voices –  Liffey Region, Dublin

Membership: Open membership from the whole Liffey Region – Dublin

Meetings: This group meets monthly

Chairperson: Louise Crowley

Email: louise.crowley@sjog.ie

Phone: (01) 4686400

Secretary: Lisa McEvoy

Saint John of God Speak Up Council  –  Liffey Region, Kildare

Membership: Open membership from the whole Liffey Region – Kildare

Meetings: This group meets monthly

Chairperson: Sarah Jane Lavin

Email: speakupsjog@icloud.com

Phone: (01) 6303400

CHARTER OF RIGHTS

RULES FOR ADVOCACY GROUPS