NCCDD Hosts Self-Advocate Discussion Series
NCCDD is hosting a monthly self-advocate discussion series facilitated by Chris Hendricks, NCCDD Policy Education Coordinator/Legislative Liaison and NCCDD self-advocate executive committee member, Cheryl Powell. The goal of the series is to prepare, organize and mobilize NC self-advocates for influencing social and systems change. The Council aims to emphasize the value of people with disabilities to build and maintain relationships with NC legislators and decision-makers while bridging relationships and a network among NC self-advocates.
The webinars will be held monthly on October 6, November 3, December 1, 2021, and January 5 and February 2, 2022 from 1 - 2 PM via Zoom.
Learn more below and register via Zoom.
March 2 at 1 PM
Share and Hear Stories of Lived Experience Introducing NCCDD
Three sessions are dedicated to sharing and developing goal and topic oriented personal stories, NC Self-Advocate Network relationship building, NCCDD Awareness, and just being with others who have common interests. Expect fun, learning, and making new friends while sharing and hearing personal stories of lived experience about topics important to IDD advocacy. Join the conversation and spend time with others who have common interests and become part of the NCCDD community!
April 6 at 1 PM
Share and Hear Stories of Lived Experience Introducing NCCDD
Three sessions are dedicated to sharing and developing goal and topic oriented personal stories, NC Self-Advocate Network relationship building, NCCDD Awareness, and just being with others who have common interests. Expect fun, learning, and making new friends while sharing and hearing personal stories of lived experience about topics important to IDD advocacy. Join the conversation and spend time with others who have common interests and become part of the NCCDD community!
May 4 at 1 PM
Share and Hear Stories of Lived Experience Introducing NCCDD
Three sessions are dedicated to sharing and developing goal and topic oriented personal stories, NC Self-Advocate Network relationship building, NCCDD Awareness, and just being with others who have common interests. Expect fun, learning, and making new friends while sharing and hearing personal stories of lived experience about topics important to IDD advocacy. Join the conversation and spend time with others who have common interests and become part of the NCCDD community!
June 1 at 1 PM
Expert Panel: Policy and Social Change Advocacy
Policy experts will discuss building and maintaining relationships with NC legislators and policymakers. An expert panel will balance training, knowledge sharing, and attendee participation to teach the best ways to approach decision-makers and how to use our personal stories to discuss topics important to IDD advocacy.