Grassroots Advocacy Conference Training
Self-advocates should connect with their nonprofit agency to sign up for the trainings. Participating nonprofits will be notified when additional information regarding training is available.
Training Schedule
- Session 1, Introduction: 7/25, 3-5 p.m. ET
- Session 2, Talking About Your Disability: 8/15, 3-5 p.m. ET
- Session 3, Introduction to Advocacy: 8/20, 3-5 p.m. ET
- Session 4, Importance of Having a Job/Creating and Telling Your Story: 8/27, 3-5 p.m. ET
- Session 5, Building Relationships with Legislators/Preparing for the Grassroots Advocacy Conference: 9/4, 3-5 p.m. ET
Conference Informational Webinars
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Technology Requirements
Google Chrome is the recommended internet platform to access the trainings. Download Google Chrome if you do not currently have it set up on your computer. Mozilla Firefox or Safari will also work with the platform. Internet Explorer and Edge are not compatible with our systems.
Make sure that your systems meet our minimum requirements by running a system check of your internet speed, firewall, operating system, web browser, microphone, and webcams. You will need to use these during the training.
If you have any questions about technology requirements or the 2024 Grassroots Advocacy Conference, contact us at Advocacy@SourceAmerica.org. If you have questions or issues with the SourceAmerica Training Academy, reach out to the team at Academy@SourceAmerica.org.