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The Solve ME/CFS Initiative (Solve M.E.) is an American nonprofit that does research and advocacy for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, and other post-infectious diseases. Their stated mission is to assist research into ways to diagnose, treat, or cure these conditions.
self-advocates formed hundreds of groups around the United States and the world. Many of those groups are called People First, but have many other names. [6] In 1990, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), the first American national self-advocacy organization was created by self-advocates, including Roland Johnson. [7]
TASH is an international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and people who work in the disability field. [1] The mission of TASH is to promote the full inclusion and participation of children and adults with significant disabilities in every aspect of their community, and to eliminate social injustices that diminish human rights.
One activist group, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), has published critical blog posts about The Association for Behavior Analysis International, suggesting that it provides a platform for the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC), a controversial school which uses aversives.
The NCSA focuses on people who are so disabled that they cannot self-advocate, though they "fully support" self-advocacy and autonomy for those who are less disabled. [5] This has drawn criticism from parents who dislike describing some people as having 'severe' autism and who consider the NCSA's blog posts about families' lived experiences to ...
Dignity of risk is the idea that self-determination and the right to take reasonable risks are essential for dignity and self esteem and so should not be impeded by excessively-cautious caregivers, concerned about their duty of care.
Israel Elwyn operates early intervention centers; extended school day programs in kindergartens and special education schools; transitional programs for teenagers and young adults; support programs for young adults who volunteer for Sherut Leumi; training and employment in the competitive job market; adult day centers; retiree programs; supported living services; self-advocacy programs in the ...
Independent mental health advocacy, IMHA, is advocacy for someone being treated, possibly involuntarily, for a mental disorder provided by someone not involved in the treatment. IMHA can help a service user understand and exercise their rights and ensure their views and preferences are expressed. [ 1 ]