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The Art of Advocacy: Adolescent Advocacy Quiz

Being an effective advocate - for your own child or for all kids with learning disabilities - requires knowledge and skill. What do you know about the art of advocacy? Take our quiz and find out!

#1. When a child is first identified with a learning disability, which of  the following should be his parents' primary concern?
A.) Working with their child's school to address the child's specific needs
B.) Engaging in the political activities of a national parents' advocacy  group.
C.) Personally writing to state legislators about the challenges of learning  disabilities
 
#2. Advocacy always involves group effort and contact with lawmakers and lobbyists.
A.) True
B.) False
 
#3. If you plan to communicate with your state legislators about education issues, what should you do first?:
A.) Join a national parents' advocacy group and adopt its political  perspective
B.) Discuss general education "headline news" with family, friends, and  neighbors.
C.) Become knowledgeable about public policies and laws that impact  kids who struggle to learn
 
#4. An advocacy coalition can increase advocacy efforts by mobilizing the talents and passion of many like-minded people fighting for the same cause.
A.) True
B.) False
 
#5. What is the ultimate goal of advocacy for learning disabilities?
A.) To draw public attention to a special interest group
B.) To challenge the status quo
C.) To improve a situation or system intended to serve children with  disabilities.
 
    

 

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