PIE Info: Western PA Free Trainings FREE ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS TO HELP DISABILITY ADVOCACY GROUPS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS These workshops are provided by the Disability Advocacy Support Hub (DASH) - a project of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. The DASH project is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council. Please note that seating is limited and reservations are required. Getting It Done: Advocacy Outside the Box 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Using different advocacy strategies is much more powerful and more likely to succeed at bringing social change, than using just one kind of advocacy. The more creative you are, the greater your chances of success. We will help you to develop and use different strategies-administrative, legislative/political, legal, media/public education and direct action to achieve your advocacy goals. Free Lunch Provided 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Activities to Build Disability Voting Block 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Understanding the importance of building a disability voting block and learn activities you can do to organize the disability community in your area. Strategic Planning 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Understand the importance of having a clear mission and vision for your organization. Learn how to prepare an action plan with overarching goals and measureable objectives, as well as an effective strategy with target dates. Enroll Now To Attend Workshops In Your Area Greensburg - October 14 @ Arc of Westmoreland New Castle - October 15 @ Disability Options Network St. Marys - October 16 @ Community Education Council To Enroll or for More Information Contact DASH- Call toll free at 800-692-7443 x312 (877-375-7139 TTD) OR send an email to [email protected] No charge for workshops or materials Workshop materials are available in alternate formats All requests for accommodations/alternate formats must be made with registration and must be received 2 weeks prior to the training
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