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Advocacy is about individuals with disabilities and groups of people working together to take charge of life. It is a process of understanding how decisions are made, and what choices can allow individuals to be more independent. Training programs and resources are made available to teach individuals with disabilities and families about their rights and opportunities and how to speak out to local, state and national policymakers so they understand how the decisions they make will truly impact daily life for persons with disabilities. Specific strategies for communicating ideas, telling stories, and sharing with multiple audiences are offered. Self-advocates, professional advocates and family advocates at all levels should have the tools they need to speak out for what they believe in.

 

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2 Jun
Side-by-Side Webinar
Date Monday, June 2, 2025 – 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
7 Jun
Lets Talk About Different Abilities Conference
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
12 Jun
NCCDD's Monthly Policy Education Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 10:30 am
18 Jun

North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

Office Hours: 9AM-4PM Monday-Friday
3109 POPLARWOOD COURT, SUITE 105,
RALEIGH, NC 27604
 
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This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

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