Systemic Advocacy is when action is taken to influence or produce systemic change to ensure fair treatment and social justice for all citizens. Changes may be pursued in legislation, government policy, policy and practices of agencies providing services to people with disabilities.
Strategies for this may include collective advocacy, advocacy development, community development, community education, campaigns, resource development and lobbying.
Goals for Systemic Advocacy
1. Positive changes in legislation/protection of existing legislation.
2. Positive changes in government policies.
3. Changes in practices and policies of services (generic and disability).
4. Increased access to generic services by people with a disability.
5. Increased participation by people with a disability in community activities.
6. New service development in response to identified needs.
7. Changes in models of service.
8. Issues raised by advocacy taken up by government/ services/ community.
9. Safeguarding and protecting rights of people with a disability.
10. Changes in community behavior towards people with a disability.
11. Development of effective networks and coalitions.
12. Improved quality of life
2009, The Autism Project, Silicon Valley Advocacy Institute
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