In this video, Roy McConkey shares why self-advocacy is crucial for people with Down syndrome and how families and supporters can play an important role in empowering people to advocate for themselves.

Roy is a former Professor of Disability Studies at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. Roy is a renowned advocate for people with Down syndrome and was a keynote speaker at last year’s World Down Syndrome Congress.

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