Advocacy for Empowerment: A Case of the Learning Disabled People in Malaysia

Rezumat

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.