Self Advocacy: A Community Solution to Access Discrimination and Service Problems Encountered by the "Homeless Disabled"

Abstract

This article describes current service obstacles and service problems encountered by people who are homeless and disabled in America. An analysis and discussion of self advocacy, one missing element in service models and rehabilitation program efforts, is presented. Optiotis and recommendations for including self advocacy in service programs, in public policy development, and at the community level also are offered for consideration.