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 Events
- May 23 | 6:30-8:30 – Cleveland: Drury Inn & Suites Beachwood, 4100 Orange Place, Orange Village/Beachwood
- June 1 | 6:30-8:30 – Toledo: Drury Inn & Suites Findlay, 820 Trenton Avenue, Findlay
- June 8 | 6:30-8:30 – Dayton: Drury Inn & Suites Dayton, 6616 Miller Lane, Dayton
- June 20 | 6:30-8:30 – Columbus: Drury Inn & Suites Grove City, 4109 Parkway Centre Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
- June 27 | 6:30-8:30 – Cincinnati: Drury Inn & Suites Sharonville, 2265 East Sharon Road, Cincinnati
- September 10 | 6:30-8:30 – Portage County – Location TBD
- September 19 | 6:30-8:30 – Montgomery County: Drury Inn & Suites Dayton, 6616 Miller Lane, Dayton
- October 16 | 6:30-8:30 – Guernsey County – Location TBD
- October 22 | 6:30-8:30 – Franklin County (Columbus) – Drury Inn & Suites Grove City, 4109 Parkway Centre Dr, Grove City
- November 7 | 6:30-8:30 – Ross County – Location TBD
- January 8 | 6:30-8:30 – Lucas County – Location TBD
- January 28 | 6:30-8:30 – Hamilton County (Cincinnati): Drury Inn & Suites Sharonville, 2265 East Sharon Road, Cincinnati
Virtual Advocacy 101 Events:
- May 17: Friday, 2 PM-4 PM via ZOOM
- May 20: Monday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- June 12: Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM via ZOOM
- June 26: Wednesday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- August 2: Friday, 2 PM-4 PM via ZOOM
- August 20: Tuesday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- September 13: Friday 2 PM-4 PM via ZOOM
- September 23 and 30: Mondays, 1 PM-3 PM via ZOOM
- October 7: Monday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- October 11 and 18: Fridays, 2 PM-3 PM via ZOOM
- November 14: Monday, 2 PM-4 PM via ZOOM
- November 18: Monday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- December 5: Thursday, 6 PM-8 PM via ZOOM
- December 18: Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM via ZOOM
- January 10: Friday, 2 PM-4 PM via ZOOM
- January 21: Tuesday, 10 AM-12 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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