Date: February 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Lane Events Center
796 W 13th Ave, Eugene
Purpose:
Legislative Advocacy Prep Day is a free, public event open to everyone in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community, including individuals with I/DD, friends, parents, and advocates.
Morning Session: Gain a clear understanding of how the legislative process works and learn practical strategies for engaging with legislators during advocacy days in Salem.
Afternoon Session: Refine your advocacy skills with interactive workshops. Develop and practice delivering short, impactful speeches tailored for meetings with legislators, and participate in mock interviews to build confidence and poise.
This event provides valuable insights, hands-on practice, and a supportive environment to prepare you to advocate effectively for the I/DD community. Join us and make your voice heard!
Connection to Full Access Vision:
At Full Access, a nonprofit providing case management services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we believe in empowering our clients to lead the lives they choose and actively participate in society. Legislative Advocacy Prep Day reflects this vision, equipping the I/DD community, their families, and advocates with the tools and confidence to engage effectively in the legislative process and make their voices heard.
