Legislative Advocacy Training for Self Advocates

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Dear Friend of ASO;

Information on a seminar for self advocates. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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The ARC of Ohio Presents:

Legislative Advocacy Training A Self Advocacy Training Opportunity

This is a cognitively adapted training session designed for adults and young adults who are eligible for County Board of MR/DD services.

When: June 12, 2006

10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Where: Ohio State House Atrium

Columbus, Ohio

This training will help self-advocates to understand:

· issues that are handled by the State Legislature

· talking to legislators about how issues will impact you

· tour of the state house, finding the offices of your legislators

· presenting issues to the public, getting attention for your issues

There is no cost for this training session. Lunch is provided for persons who are county board of MR/DD eligible and the persons who attend to support them.

ODMR/DD CEUs are available for staff attending to support self advocates. To register, visit www.thearcofohio.org or contact Jodi Murray at jmurray1@...

For more information, contact The Arc of Ohio at info@...