PPT-Organizing an Advocacy Day

SNaHP Summit February 14 2015 Madeline Haas Ajay Major Xin Guan and Phyllis Ying all MS3 at Albany Medical College Special thanks to Ashley Cobb Jessica Reid Tori Chee and Arielle . 1 miles 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. Training Guide. Ritu R. Sharma. Women Thrive Worldwide. How to use this guide. This Introduction to Advocacy Training Guide provides the tools for people to start engaging in the advocacy process, and is thus designed to:. 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.”. July 23, 2015. WELCOME. Reminders: . Please mute your device once you join the call. Remember to raise your hands for questions or write a message in text box. We will give everyone a chance to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Why IT MUST MATTER TO YOU!. I have no conflicts of interest to report and I have no . relevant financial relationships with any ‘commercial . interests’ in regards to this presentation. I have completed all the Disclosure . 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.”. 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.. Evoking the Students Voice. Warm up Activity . Closed Fist. Thanks to MINT member's Rik Bes and Coleen Marshall. Pair Up. Instructions. . Person 1. Person 2. Debrief . Why did you open your fist?. Why did you not open your fist?. 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.. Donata. . Szabo. Points to consider. What is advocacy?. “. Advocatus. ”. Who are advocates?. What is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?. What do think are the ingredients of good advocacy?. 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. . History of Health Advocacy. Medicine is a social science, and politics nothing but medicine on a grand scale. .. Physicians . are the natural attorneys of the poor, and social problems fall to a large extent within their jurisdiction.. Susan P. Milam, Ph.D., LMSW. Director of Government Relations. National Association of Social Workers/Texas Chapter. July 14, 2012. 2. National Association of Social Workers/Texas Chapter Board. NASW/Texas will advocate for actions that will enable professional social workers to provide high quality, effective services to strengthen Texas communities..