The following are some recent publications from the Citizens Information Board concerning advocacy.
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National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (2010)
Under the remit given to CIB under the Citizens
Information Act, a pilot Programme of independent
Advocacy Services for people with disabilities has been
funded and supported by CIB since late 2005. Round
Table Mediation and Training evaluated this programme
during 2009. Their evaluation report was completed in
early 2010.View the report including executive summary (pdf)
View the report including executive summary (Word)
View the executive summary (Word)Publication date: July 2010
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Speaking up for Advocacy Newsletter (2010)
Citizens Information Board's newsletter, Speaking
up Advocacy outlines projects and research
relating to advocacy (mainly in Ireland) but with an
occasional reference to what happens abroad.Speaking up for Advocacy - Issue 13 June 2010 (pdf)
Speaking up for Advocacy - Issue 13 June 2010 (Word)Publication date: June 2010
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Mapping Self-Advocacy Initiatives for People with Intellectual Disability in Ireland (2008)
The
Citizens Information Board commissioned this research
to identify existing self advocacy initiatives and gaps
in the availability of self advocacy supports to people
with an intellectual disability in Ireland. Developing
self-advocacy among groups and individuals is an
important part of encouraging participation among
people with disabilities.All known service providers for intellectual disability were surveyed for details of self advocacy initiatives within their service(s). Approximately 50% responded to the questionnaire.
Mapping Self-Advocacy Initiatives for People with Intellectual Disability in Ireland (Word)
Publication date: October 2008
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Advocacy Resource Pack (revised March 2008)
The Citizens
Information Board has developed an Advocacy Resource
Pack as an aid to the Community and Voluntary Sector
Programme. The Pack covers setting up procedures for
projects, Steering Group terms of reference,
information on case management and on reporting to the
CIB. It includes a list or projects and advocates which
is regularly updated.Download Word version of the Advocacy Resource Pack (Word)(4MB)
Publication date: March 2008
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Citizens Information Board Advocacy Guidelines (revised edition 2007)
These
guidelines were initially developed in 2005 by Goodbody
Consultants and the Citizens Information Board (then
Comhairle) to help community and voluntary
organisations develop high quality effective advocacy
services. They have been revised in light of the
experience of the Community and Voluntary sector
projects.Citizens Information Board Advocacy Guidelines (revised edition 2007) (pdf)
Citizens Information Board Advocacy Guidelines (revised edition 2007) (Word)
Publication date: October 2007
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Developing an Advocacy Service for People with
Disabilities (July 2004)
Comhairle's advocacy role involves assisting and supporting individuals, particularly those with disabilities, in identifying and understanding their needs and options and in accessing their entitlements to social services. At present this function is mainly carried out through support to the Citizens Information Services.
The Comhairle (Amendment) Bill 2004 included a provision for the establishment by Comhairle of advocacy services for people with disabilities. In this context, Comhairle commissioned Goodbody Economic Consultants to undertake a study to identify and examine the components of an Advocacy Service that would best fit the Irish situation, to set out a framework for such a service and to estimate costs. The study recommends providing a 3 stranded service.
Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, Volume 1 (2004)
Publication date: July 2004
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Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, Volume 2 (2004)
Publication date: February 2004
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Jigsaw of Advocacy Research Report (2003)
The Jigsaw of
Advocacy was a report prepared by Weafer Associates for
Comhairle. The report provides an in-depth analysis of
advocacy in its different forms. It describes advocacy
models in Ireland and abroad and identifies their
distinguishing aspects. For example, self-advocacy,
citizen advocacy, peer advocacy, professional
advocacy.Jigsaw of Advocacy report (pdf)
Publication date: September 2003
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Advocacy: Regional Fora Report (2002)
In order to promote
innovative thinking around the development and support
of advocacy services, Comhairle engaged in a process of
consultation in each of its five regions with selected
voluntary/community and statutory agencies. These
organisations were identified as providing advocacy
services. This consultation took place during the
period May-July 2002. A total of 11 fora were held. The
main topics covered and the key issues emerging from
these fora form the basis of this report.Advocacy: Regional Fora Report 2002
Publication date: September 2002
