Teaching advocates how to speak up for themselves and the people they care about, ways to use technology to increase their impact, and how to grow and strengthen their advocacy groups.
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 44326September 16 | 10:30-12:30 – Cuyahoga County: Big Creek Center, 6149 West 130th Street, Parma OH 44130September 17 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223October 1 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Tri-C Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122October 15 | 6:00-8:00 – Warren County: Warren C Young Center, 801 Drake Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036October 21 | 10:30-12:30 – Muskingum County: Zanesville Legion 27 South 3rd St. in Zanesville 43701October 24 | 9:00-1:00 – Success In Transition Summit: Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035October 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 ZOOMAugust 20: Tuesday, 6-8 PM via ZOOMSeptember 13: Friday 2-4 PM via ZOOMSeptember 23 and 9/30: Mondays, 1-2 PM via ZOOMOctober 7: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOMOctober 11 and 18: Fridays, 2-3 PM via ZOOMNovember 14: Thursday, 2-4 PM via ZOOMNovember 18: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOMDecember 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
30 Minutes – Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 2: Group Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army
30 Minutes – Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 2: Group Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
30 Minutes – Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army
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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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