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Self-advocacy means knowing your rights, speaking up for yourself, and making your own decisions.
Self-advocacy can be more difficult if you have a brain injury so it is important to practice these skills.
This document provides 10 tips you can use in everyday life situations including doctor\u2019s appointments,
receiving services, or social encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Write important things down or capture information on your device. For example, what are your
    goals, concerns, requests?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Know your rights \u2013 do research or ask someone to help you find this information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Prepare in advance \u2013 document and role play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Keep records \u2013 medical records, leases, bills, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Ask for what you need \u2013 do you need extra time for an appointment? Paper copy of a
    document? Extra reminders? Ask.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Confirm your understanding \u2013 repeat your notes back to make sure both parties are on the
    same page. If you don\u2019t understand something, ask for clarification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Find a peer group to practice with \u2013 no one understands what you are going through quite like
    someone with the same lived experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Get comfortable being uncomfortable \u2013 sometimes standing up for yourself means saying \u201cno\u201d
    or disagreeing with someone. The other person may not like what you have to say and that is ok
    as long as both of you are respectful and listen to each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Problem solve \u2013 work with the other person to come up with solutions or compromises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Value your worth \u2013 your opinions, desires, and needs are just as important as anyone else\u2019s.
    Keep a positive mindset and remind yourself of this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Content last reviewed: June 2021
    This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice,
    diagnosis or treatment, and you should not use the information in place of the advice of your medical, psychological, or legal providers.
    This project is supported [in part] through state general funds (Contract #16-002A) administered by the Virginia Department for Aging and
    Rehabilitative Services (DARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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