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Dr. Penny Hartin, CEO of the World Blind Union (WBU), talks about the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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This DVD (and series on Youtube) explains the role and process of how advocacy (by self, family, individual, legal, citizen, systemic) can assist people with disability, their families and carers. National Disability Advocacy Program

Kathryn, who has a disability, tells how she learned to stand up for her rights.

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Family members are provided with skills and support to advocate with and on behalf of a family member with disability on either a short-term or an issue-specific basis. Marie and her son Daniel tell their story.

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Legal advocates are appointed, at no cost, to help people with disability to understand and stand up for their legal rights regarding discrimination, abuse and neglect.

Rebecca used an individual advocate Luke who upheld her rights and interests on a one-on-one basis to address a situation of discrimination and abuse.

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Trained volunteers are matched with a person with disability who is isolated or has little family or community support. Jodie's life has expanded as Rebecca listens and interacts with her.

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This short animation explores the challenges facing families with parents who have learning difficulties

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Carolyn Campbell-McLean talks about My Choice Matters and the ways that you can get involved. My Choice Matters is here to work with you so you can get the skills to live life your way.

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The app provides users of the NRS with access to a number of call options, including internet relay, Speak and Listen, captioned relay, and video relay.