Advocacy for the Mentally and Developmentally Disabled Adult

Advocacy for Mentally and intellectually Disabled Adults

This research will the explore Advocacy through knowledge, leadership and empowerment skills.

Assignment

• Introduce topic : Give background, an anecdote, or the status quo
• What is the Debate/ Conversation/ Perspectives surrounding the issue?
• Major Claim – Thesis statement
• Body paragraph Outline (# of body paragraphs depends on assigned essay length)
• Counterargument-and Rebuttal Paragraph
• Conclusion Paragraph : Restate thesis and major reason(s)
• References – Separate Page
• If Applicable, followed by reference (footnotes/ tables/figures)

Sub-claim = Points you want to make = Reason(s) that helps prove your thesis.

• Explain/ Elaborate/ Commentary
• Evidence
• Concluding Sentence/ Transition to next point (connect back to thesis)

• Answer why is this topic important to think about?
• This paper must be written in Microsoft Word (no exceptions)
• This paper must follow APA format: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
• This paper must be double spaced, 12” font, 1” margins all around
• Submission of this research paper must have cover page with appropriate headers, page numbers, and appropriate information utilize in APA format
• Must use references/resources submitted.
• In-text citation (Last name, Year)
• Give me your best and intelligent writing because I need to maintain A average
• Absolutely, NO PLAGARISM

E.g. Last Name, F.M. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, Pages From – To.

Last Name, F.M. (Year). Book Title. City Name: Publisher Name

Additional instructions

Questions

• What is mental and developmental disabilities advocacy?
• How can one best advocate for adults with mental and developmental disabilities?
• What are the skills, qualities and practices needed to be an excellent advocate for adults with mental and developmental disorders?
• What are the resources needed for adults with mental and developmental disabilities?
• What do adults with mental and developmental incapability need help with most?
• How do advocates help them meet those needs?
• How are people with mental and developmental disabilities able to overcome barriers or impediments with the help of advocates?
• Discuss how might an advocate support the development and enforcement of policies that protect persons in vulnerable situations.
• Discuss policies and practices as regards to government obligation in supporting advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities.
• What means are provided through advocacy in addressing the social determinants of health and fulfilments of health rights for people with mental and developmental disabilities.

Key words:-human rights, discrimination, rights to freedom, abuse, inequality, enhancing quality of life, awareness, self-help, family, integrating in society, human services