Teaching you how to speak up for yourself and the people you care about, and how technology and group advocacy can increase your impact and save you time and energy.
Personal Advocacy
How to prepare for the conversation, how to approach the conversation, and what tools or resources could be used when advocating for needed support.
Collective Advocacy
How to get involved in local/state/national advocacy efforts; and how to support others in helping them get the services and support they need.
Technology for Advocacy
How to use technology to do more in less time, with less effort, while generating greater results.
Building Your Advocacy Army
How to get more people involved and actively participating in your advocacy group.
In-person Advocacy 101 Workshops
- September 9 | 10:30-12:30 – Summit County: Main Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326
- September 16 | 10:30-12:30 – Cuyahoga County: Big Creek Center, 6149 West 130th Street, Parma OH 44130
- September 17 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223
- October 1 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Tri-C Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122
- October 15 | 6:00-8:00 – Warren County: Warren C Young Center, 801 Drake Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036
- October 21 | 10:30-12:30 – Muskingum County: Zanesville Legion 27 South 3rd St. in Zanesville 43701
- October 24 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035
- October 29 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Sinclair Music, Theatre & Dance, 401 W 4th St Building 2, Dayton, OH 45402
- December 17 | 10:30-12:30 – Trumbull County: 45 North Rd, Niles, OH 44446
Virtual Advocacy 101 Workshops:
- August 2: Friday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM
- August 20: Tuesday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM
- September 13: Friday 2-4 PM via ZOOM
- September 23 and 9/30: Mondays, 1-2 PM via ZOOM
- October 7: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM
- October 11 and 18: Fridays, 2-3 PM via ZOOM
- November 14: Thursday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM
- November 18: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM
- December 5: Thursday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM
- December 18: Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM via ZOOM
- January 10: Friday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM
- January 21: Tuesday, 11 AM-1 PM via ZOOM
6:30-7:00 PM – Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
7:00-7:30 PM – Topic 2: Collective Advocacy
7:30-8:00 PM – Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
8:00-8:30 PM – Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army
30 Minutes – Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 2: Collective Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army
Scroll down this page. Once you choose how you plan to participate, a drop-down list with the event dates will appear.
How long is the training? 2 hours
Can you participate virtually? Yes, training is available in-person or virtual using ZOOM
Who is the training for? Individuals with I/DD, family members, and support professionals
Where is the in-person training held? At a local hotel
Do you have to stay at the hotel overnight to participate? No, participants don’t have to stay at the hotel to attend the training.
How much does the training cost? The training is free, thanks to the grant funding received from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
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