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