**[00:02:08] – Challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities**
Soufiane highlights barriers like stigma, communication challenges, inaccessible spaces, and fear of backlash from caregivers.
**[00:03:22] – Strategies for impactful self-advocacy**
Soufiane suggests collaboration with other organisations, sharing personal stories, engaging policymakers, and using social media. Leadership skills and clear goals are crucial.
**[00:04:40] Promoting inclusivity in self-advocacy groups**
Soufiane emphasises providing easy-to-understand information, ensuring diversity, sharing decision-making roles, and building long-term relationships with policymakers.
**[00:08:17] Challenges with tokenism and accessibility**
Guillaume shares examples of self-advocates facing tokenism and inaccessible public events, highlighting the importance of proper preparation and meaningful participation.
**[00:12:04] Advice for new self-advocates**
Guillaume encourages joining experienced groups, building confidence through collective action, and sharing personal stories to drive change.
**[00:14:23] Success stories in advocacy**
Guillaume provides a few examples and best practices to inspire listeners.