The Office of Inspector General, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, was established by Congress in 1976 to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in Department of Health and Human Services programs and to promote efficiency and economy in departmental operations.
This article is about promotion of a cause or point of view. For legal representation, see Advocate. Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.
Self Advocacy. A self-advocate is someone with a disability who is able to speak up and represent themselves. There are a number of community based groups providing support and training to enable and empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves.ndividual advocacy is when a person with a disability is assisted by an advocate who takes action on their behalf and in their best interests. This can be: 1  Providing information and advice so that the person with a disability can advocate for themselves.