Advocate
5 Ways to Advocate RIGHT NOW
Educate one person, and you're an advocate.
Even if you only have an hour or half an hour to spare each week, or want to remain anonymous, there are still many ways in which you can help improve life for all people on southwest Alabama. The important thing is to know what you want to achieve, who you need to convince, and how you can motivate them to do what you believe is necessary. Once you know this, you can put together your strategy for change. There are many ways to advocate for an issue.
5 ways to advocate Right Now
| 1. | Register to vote. |
| 2. | Educate your tutors, supervisors and friends about individuals with developmental disabilities. |
| 3. | Be a voice for the homeless in our community. |
| 4. | Share your story: tell us how you LIVE UNITED. |
| 5. | Show your support – wear the Live United t-shirt |
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Five Ways to Live United
| 1. | Purchase school supplies for a local school to distribute to children who need them |
| 2. | Allow a high school student to shadow you at work and show them how apply things you learned in school |
| 3. | Tutor at an adult literacy or technology program |
| 4. | Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter |
| 5. | Help senior citizens learn how to detect and prevent fraud |
