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The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada recognizes
that both individual and systemic advocacy (social action) are
legitimate and necessary activities in which its divisions, chapters
and members can be engaged to assist people who have multiple
sclerosis when denied full access to all aspects of Canadian
society.
Individual advocacy
Individual
advocacy within the MS Society is understood as efforts
to support, empower and/or act on behalf of an individual who
has multiple sclerosis. Advocates are intervenors who act on
behalf of an individual who has asked for assistance.
Social action
Social
action within the MS Society is understood as those efforts
designed to improve legislation, policies, practices, opportunities
and/or attitudes that will enhance the quality of life of people
affected by MS.
Advocacy Guidelines
In 1992, the National Board of Directors approved
guidelines to provide a framework for social action and individual
advocacy activities at all levels of the MS Society.
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