Liz Talks about Advocacy Then and Now
When my coworker, Denise Rozell, asked me to help her on the AUCD Think College team, I was thrilled. Because it was personal to me.
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The Advocates are Returning to Washington!
Ten teams of policy advocates are preparing to visit Washington, DC in June to learn more about advocacy and disability policy, and then visit their Members of Congress. They are ready to take what they've learned to effect change in the disability community.
Meet the 2022 Think College Policy Advocates
[Project: National Coordinating Center]
This year's cohort of Think College Policy Advocates is excited to learn together about advocacy and disability policy, so they can meet their state representatives and talk about issues important to them.
Think College Policy Advocates: Helping Students Find Their Voice
What are Think College Policy Advocates? College students with intellectual disability have an opportunity each year to attend a disability policy conference and learn how to advocate for themselves and others with disabilities. Hear from some of the 2021 participants about their experiences.
Congratulations to the 2021 Think College Policy Advocates!
For more than 40 years, there has been a Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) in the nation’s capital, organized and hosted by numerous disability organizations. Until last year! And this year it’s all virtual…. It doesn’t make it any less important or impactful, though.
Everyone Has a Voice!
One of the most important things in making services and systems for people with disabilities work better is remembering that everyone has a voice. Find out how you can get involved with policy advocacy.
Eight Things to Do Right Now with New (and Returning) Legislators
The elections have wrapped up and new legislators are about to start their terms. Here are some things you can do now to engage with your federal, state, and local leaders.
Think College Policy Advocates are Headed to Washington, DC
For the last 40 years, there has been a Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) in the nation’s capita