From individual to systemic advocacy: Parents as change agents

Z Rossetti, MM Burke, K Rios, JA Tovar… - …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Z Rossetti, MM Burke, K Rios, JA Tovar, K Schraml-Block, JI Rivera, J Cruz, JD Lee
Exceptionality, 2021Taylor & Francis
Parent advocacy has led to improved educational access and outcomes for students with
disabilities. Extant research indicates that parents are more likely to participate in individual
advocacy than systemic advocacy. Due to the preponderance of individual advocacy, limited
research has focused on systemic advocacy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore
individual and systemic advocacy among parents of children with disabilities. Prior to
attending a training on civic engagement, 127 parents from four states participated in …
Abstract
Parent advocacy has led to improved educational access and outcomes for students with disabilities. Extant research indicates that parents are more likely to participate in individual advocacy than systemic advocacy. Due to the preponderance of individual advocacy, limited research has focused on systemic advocacy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore individual and systemic advocacy among parents of children with disabilities. Prior to attending a training on civic engagement, 127 parents from four states participated in English- or Spanish-speaking focus groups. Results indicated participants more frequently engaged in individual advocacy than systemic advocacy and utilized a greater variety of individual advocacy strategies. Additionally, parent advocacy can be developmental, moving from individual to systemic efforts. Participants also identified barriers and facilitators impacting their systemic and individual advocacy. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
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