Attend this year’s biggest and best opportunity to advance the grassroots agenda of those involved in the movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. This in-depth forum is a platform for the exchange of the latest and most detailed information about the issues at hand, preparing you for face-to-face meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill.
During this Presidential election year, it is especially important to make your mark on disability public policy at the Disability Policy Seminar. Millions of Americans deal with the impact of public policy related to I/DD every day. From self-advocates to their family members and caregivers to people working for organizations serving individuals with I/DD, we are a large bloc of advocates who have the potential to change how our government views and interacts with people with disabilities. The Seminar offers you the opportunity to come together, become educated on the issues, and take the initiative to speak with your elected officials about what is important to you.
Seminar Orientation Webinar
March 28
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Register now for a pre-event Disability Policy Seminar Trainee Orientation webinar from Kim Musheno, Director of Legislative Affairs at AUCD which will provide information about the Seminar along with the basics of how to meet with Congressional representatives and be an effective advocate.
Sibling Meet and Greet
April 24
Plan to attend a breakfast meet and greet for sibling of individuals with I/DD hosted by The Arc’s National Sibling Council and The Sibling Leadership Network.
Self Advocate Meet and Greet
April 24
7:45 – 8:45 a.m. ET
Plan to attend a breakfast meet and greet for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to foster self advocacy hosted by The Arc and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE).
Reception on Capitol Hill
April 24
:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET
RSVP by April 1 for a special evening reception on Capitol Hill hosted with your fellow advocates and Congressional staffers.
Other Events
April 25-28
Stay a few more days for the United Cerebral Palsy Annual Conference: Transitioning to Tomorrow. Register online at www.ucp.org/2012conference/registration. This event is not included in your Disability Policy Seminar registration.
March 20-April 27
And, don’t forget to enjoy our famous National Cherry Blossom Festival. Come early or stay a few days after the Seminar to visit the National Mall and enjoy Spring in Washington, D.C. For more information about festival events, visit National Cherry Blossom Festival website.
3 Ways to Register:
ONLINE: Access the online registration form;
http://www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x1220124e1a3
FAX: Download the registration form. Fax form to: 919.782.5131
MAIL: Download the registration form. Mail form to: The Arc, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006.
Questions: Please contact Robin Powers at robin@cmig.com.
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