How to Advocate in Louisiana
This portion of our site is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members and other concerned citizens to become stronger advocates for systems change.
The Basics
This section covers information you need to know to begin advocating. This section:
- Describes what advocacy means,
- Explains the difference between individual advocacy and systems advocacy,
- Discusses things that get in the way of advocacy (Barriers),
- Answers questions that a lot of people have (FAQs), and
- Explains what a lot of advocacy words mean (Acronyms & Terms).
Government & the Legislative Process
This section will help you better understand how the government works. It also has information you need to get more involved in advocacy. This section:
- Describes the different parts of government,
- Explains how laws and rules are made, and
- Describes who plays important roles in policymaking – the key players.
What to Expect
This section will prepare you to participate in common LaCAN activities by letting you know what to expect.
Resources For Getting Started with Disability Advocacy
This section will provide you with step-by-step instructions for common advocacy activities.
Other Tips & Tools
This section will provide you with helpful links and resources for your advocacy efforts.