PPT-Alliance of Nuclear Worker Advocacy Groups

Presentation to National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine January 23 2012 Develop a matrix of toxic substances DOE workers were known to have had exposures to and all the diseases and or conditions these toxins were known to aggravate. How to Be Heard by Lawmakers. Guiding Thoughts…. “More things in politics happen by accident or exhaustion than happen by conspiracy.” . ~Jeff Greenfield, Journalist . “A well-informed constituent with a specific request is the most effective lobbyist alive.”. Using Our Collective PTA Voice. What advocacy. . is. Effective advocacy. Protecting integrity of our non-profit, charitable status. Resources for advocacy. Practice developing an advocacy strategy. Wrap Up. - . tools of advocacy. Speaker: . Temitope. . Adeosun. Dictionary Definition of advocacy. “the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal (an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of . How to Be Heard by Lawmakers. Guiding Thoughts…. “More things in politics happen by accident or exhaustion than happen by conspiracy.” . ~Jeff Greenfield, Journalist . “A well-informed constituent with a specific request is the most effective lobbyist alive.”. “Where the Rubber Hits the Cornfield!”. Heartland Self Advocacy Resource Network – . May 6, 2016. Webinar brought to you by: . Where the Rubber Hits the Cornfield. Presenters. Dawn Francis . – Iowa Statewide Independent Living . Background. Standard model of costs produced in 2013. Use of the model highlighted issues where further refinement of the model was required. Without this there was concern that providers would be unable to deliver the required level of support for the funds available . vermontearlychildhoodalliance.org * 802-229-4281 * a program of the VT Community Loan . Fund. Kelly Ault, Public Engagement Director. The . Vermont . Early Childhood . Alliance. is a statewide, independent, advocacy coalition formed in 2000 to bring together the early childhood community on policy priorities in the areas of health, safety, food, economic security and early care and education.. Andrew Watson@lawcol.co.uk. Growth of courses at university . introducing students to advocacy. skills.. In my idea their appreciation. and knowledge of courtroom advocacy could be further enhanced by study of what has shaped it over time.. Maintain . an active Legislative Ambassador Network of at least 80% of Pennsylvania Legislators. Provide ongoing educational and orientation programs to the LAN and the Chapter Membership as needed. Activate the LAN upon direction of the Chapter President or Legal Counsel.. Training, Mentoring & Support in the ‘Art’ of Advocacy. Cathriona. . Molloy. May 11 2017. TMS Advocacy. Training, Mentoring & Support in the ‘Art’ of Advocacy. . tms@advocacy@gmail.com. ,. . Statutory Advocacy always involves a 1 to 1 relationship where an independent advocate provides support to a person on a specific issue. This is mostly referred to as issue based advocacy – because the focus is usually given to supporting a person achieve specific outcomes (or represent them through a specific decision like in IMCA).. How can . i. t . h. elp . u. s . a. chieve . o. ur . g. oal?. . What is . advocacy. ? . The act of supporting . a cause, idea or policy and convincing the right people of its importance . and the need to act on it. Article 16 . Pages 101-104. Advocacy . Basics. . Filing a grievance is NOT a negative thing. It is a way to make sure that we are following our negotiated contract, which was put in place by our District to make us work smarter, not harder. . Introduction and background: . www.ccwales.org.uk/getting-in-on-the-act-hub/. Learning outcomes. By the end of this session learners will be able to:. Give an overview of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (‘the Act’) and its key principles.