Lupus Canada Advokit

Advocacy Plan

1. What exactly is the problem?
2. What is needed to resolve the problem? What are the options?
3. Collect information for each option, so the best option can be chosen.

Where do I go to find out?
Gather information.

A. For each one, consider:
a. How can I find out anything I need to know before I make the contact?
b. What method/approaches can I use?
c. How will I make contact? In person? Telephone? Letter?
d. What do I need to ask (say)?
e. What are my best arguments/reasons?

B. Do it!
C. If necessary, return to Step 4.

Record of Personal or Telephone Contact

Details of contact

A. Date:
B. Name:
C. What was I told? Are there any deadlines?
D. What do I need to do to follow up?
      Do I need to pre-plan this step? If so, return to Step 1.