'Super Advocate' Advocacy Training

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This free training conducted over Zoom will offer tools and hands-on practice for advocating on issues you care about. Participants will learn how to talk to policymakers and at public meetings on decisions that impact people with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and traumatic brain injuries. The training is for people with lived experience of a disability, family members, service providers, administrators, peers, and others interested in learning:
 Tools for successful meetings with policymakers (Legislature, Councils, Assemblies)
 Refining your personal story for the most impact
 Tips for speaking on a public panel or before a public committee
 Tips for advocacy from home
 Updates on current issues

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Which training are you registering for? (CHOOSE ONE) *

Friday, October 8, 2021 9:00AM-3:30PM

Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:00AM-3:30PM

Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00AM-3:30PM

Monday and Tuesday, October 25-26, 2021 5:30PM-8:00PM

Would you like to attend a follow-up story telling practice session?

Yes, November 4, 2021 5:30PM-7:00PM

I will not be attending.

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Phone Number

Legislative Districts (House and Senate) or Home Address (to help us identify your legislators) *

Mailing Address

Do you have an affiliation with an organization? Which one(s)? If none, please write "n/a"

Are you interested in further engagement with disability advocacy work? Please check all that apply. *

Receive emails with bill and budget status updates during the legislative session.

Participate in weekly teleconferences during the legislative session.

Testify before the Legislature.

Send written testimony to the Legislature.

Participate in future advocacy trainings.

Story telling practice sessions.

None

Other:

Required

Please check all that apply:

Person with disability

Family Member

Service Provider

Administrator

Substance Use Disorder(s)

Mental Illness

Intellectual/Developmental Disability

Alzheimer's Disease/dementia

Traumatic Brain Injury

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(s)

Justice Involved

Questions?

If you have questions about the training or problems with registration, please contact the Advocacy Coordinator at advocacy.coordinator@mhtrust.org or 907-465-4765.

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