'Advocacy University' primes Iowans with disabilities for political involvement
Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2003
ID Action, a political participation initiative of the Governor's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council, will host a free "Advocacy University" workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 in room 160 of Building B at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Participants will receive hands-on, interactive training for message development, effectively communicating with policy makers and participating in the Iowa caucuses. An experienced lobbyist will lead the presentation. Iowans with disabilities who are ready to increase their advocacy efforts and apply their newfound skills are encouraged to register by calling 1-888-898-6400.
"Training is key to helping people with disabilities better advocate and resolve issues important to them, such as high unemployment, lack of adequate transportation and maze-like systems for assistance," said Rik Shannon, public policy manager for the Governor's DD Council and program director for ID Action.
Area legislators and members of the Democratic and Republican parties have been invited to share their expertise and discuss opportunities to advance the message of Iowans with disabilities during the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
Participants will receive hands-on, interactive training for message development, effectively communicating with policy makers and participating in the Iowa caucuses. An experienced lobbyist will lead the presentation. Iowans with disabilities who are ready to increase their advocacy efforts and apply their newfound skills are encouraged to register by calling 1-888-898-6400.
"Training is key to helping people with disabilities better advocate and resolve issues important to them, such as high unemployment, lack of adequate transportation and maze-like systems for assistance," said Rik Shannon, public policy manager for the Governor's DD Council and program director for ID Action.
Area legislators and members of the Democratic and Republican parties have been invited to share their expertise and discuss opportunities to advance the message of Iowans with disabilities during the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
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