Assignment Task:
Advocacy takes many forms. One way is to communicate formally with an elected official, a government agency, or a private entity on behalf of service users to advocate for a specific change. In this Assignment, you will draft a 1-page formal letter to advocate, based on: Need Assignment Help?
The developmental disability population being adversely impacted by the new Medicaid Laws and you need to address a specific person or entity to advocate on behalf of this specific population. Entity is Salud Carbajal, U.S. House California District 24.
In your letter be sure to:
Follow the template from the Learning Resources.
Remember your audience.
Detail the issue at hand.
Stay focused using clear, vivid, and concise language as well as real-life examples to illustrate your point.
Take a positive stance.
Provide 1-2 possible desired outcomes/solutions to the person/entity you are addressing.
References:
- Rogers, M. R., Marraccini, M. E., O'Bryon, E. C., Dupont-Frechette, J. A., & Lubiner, A. G. (2019). Advocates in public service settings: Voices from the field. Psychological Services, 17(S1), 44-55.
- American Psychological Association (APA). (n.d.). How to write a letter or email.
- American Psychological Association (APA). (2020). Sample letter.
- Snow, K. C. (2013). The importance of advocacy and advocacy competencies in human service professions. Journal of Human Services, 33(1), 5-16.