PPT-Advocacy Day

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS UNITED WE ARE STRONGER Thursday April 23 rd Washington DC PreCongressional Meeting Lobby training to better understand our role in the congressional meetings. Advocacyoriented counselors recogni ze the impact of social politic al economic and cultural factors on human development They also help their clients and student s understand their own lives in context This lays the groundwork for selfadvocacy Empo 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.”. Spreading the Word. Jamie Kleinsorge, MS. Vice President and Director of Health Innovation - The Mission Center L3C. Associate - Institute for People, Place, and Possibility (IP3). Communications and Membership Coordinator - Nonprofit Missouri. 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. 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 . “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 . How to Approach Accessibility. Phillip J. Deaton. Web Accessibility Specialist. -. Instructor, Disability in Society, Education and Pop Culture . Brooke Knapp. Digital Accessibility Intern. -. Student, College of Nursing . 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.. 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. Community Connections: Aligning Domestic Violence and Homeless Services . 10/25/17. Outline. What is advocacy?. What do we mean by client/survivor driven?. How does it work?. What do you see as the barriers?. 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.