How to Advocate for People with Disability and Dwarfism – Angela Muir Van Etten

"Advocacy makes change possible when people call out what is wrong, care enough to stand up for what is right, commit to the cause for as long as it takes, and have confidence in God's power to change hearts." -Angela Muir Van EttenLearn more about AngelaGet your copy of Angela’s book, “ALWAYS AN ADVOCATE: Champions of Change for People with Dwarfism and Disabilities”  Advocacy Resources:Find your state’s Protection & Advocacy resourcesLearn more about Centers for Independent LivingGet resources and confidential assistance through 211 KEY QUESTIONS:What are the keys to effective advocacy?What is an ally?Where can you find help to advocate for yourself or a loved one? KEY SCRIPTURES:“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8–9“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 ----Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's radio podcast  and daily devotional.<br />Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by  Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training and higher education through the Christian Institute on Disability.