TO HELP DISABILITY ADVOCACY GROUPS
IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS!!
Organizing for Success 10am – 12pm
Understand how to get and keep your group organized. Learn how to identify your organization’s strengths. Also learn effective time management tips and how to conduct effective meetings.
Lunch Available 12pm – 1pm
Lunch will be made available and is a great time to network with your peers and other advocates. A $5 fee will be collected from those who choose to participate in the network luncheon.
Advocacy with School Districts 1pm – 3pm
Receive training on special education laws and advocacy techniques. Learn collective advocacy strategies and explore ways that parents can join efforts among themselves and with other groups to affect educational policy change at the local, state, and federal levels.
ENROLL NOW TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS IN YOUR AREA!!!
Harrisburg – April 9 @ Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia – April 15 @ Vision for Equality, The Cast Iron Building
Pittsburgh – May 6 @ Three Rivers Center for Independent Living Services
Erie – May 12 @ Voices for Independence
Johnsonburg – May 13 @ Johnsonburg Fire Hall
Scranton – May 21 @ Northeast PA CIL, IBEW Building
Please note that seating is limited and reservations are required.
No charge for workshops or materials
Special assistance such as interpreters available upon request
Workshop material is available in alternate format such as large print, disk or Braille if requested
Workshops are provided by the Disability Advocacy Support Hub (a project of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania) and are funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council