Empower children and young people with intellectual disabilities

The purpose of this paper is to provide background information and propose pragmatic steps for giving effect to priority no. 7: Empower children and young people with intellectual disabilities to contribute to decision-making about their lives. “Children and young people with intellectual disabilities can and will make their needs and wishes known and contribute to their community, given appropriate support and a receptive environment. Family members and advocates also need encouragement and support to make themselves heard.”