Advocacy for Empowerment: A Case of the Learning Disabled People in Malaysia
Autori:
M. Rezaul ISLAM, Stefan COJOCARU
Cod: ISSN: 1583-3410 (print), ISSN: 1584-5397 (electronic)
Dimensiuni: pp. 38-52
How to cite this article:Islam, M.R., Cojocaru, S. (2015). Advocacy for Empowerment: A Case of the Learning Disabled People In Malaysia. Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala, 50, 38-52. |
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to examine the role of advocacy for empowerment
of the learning disabled (LD) people in Malaysia. The study used a qualitative
research approach, where multi-method data collection methods such as in-depth
case study, focus group discussions, and documentations surveys were employed.
Data was collected from the staff members and disabled people from a nongovernmental
organization (NGO) named United Voice (UV) working on learning
disability in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The results showed that advocacy is a
powerful tool towards empowerment at individual, family, and community levels
for the LD people. The findings would be important guideline for the government,
policy makers, disabled related NGOs, and disabled community.
Keywords:
disability, learning disability, advocacy, self-advocacy, community force, empowerment, Malaysia.
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