Listen "Episode 51. Advocacy at The Arc TN."
Episode Synopsis
This was one of the most interesting conversations on the podcast as Dara and I talked about:
What is The Arc? (2:00min)
Dara's story that shaped her decision to join the organization (4:00min)
What does it mean to advocate and how do we advocate? (7:00min)
How does The Arc "keep an eye" on what's happening as far as policy affecting the disability community? (12:00min)
Programs sponsored by The Arc that help individuals through the continuum of care (14:30min)
Digital Accessibility(17:30min)
How do we learn about parental advocacy opportunities? (20:00min)
Investment needed by parents to take action (22:00min)
Dara's takeaways (24:00min)
Resources:
https://thearctn.org/
https://thearc.org/ (National Chapter)
www.tndecisionmaking.org
https://familyengagementtn.com/
Transcript
This episode is sponsored by Green Mountain Support Services of Vermont who will be hosting the Cerebral Palsy Conference on Oct 1-2, 2021
What is The Arc? (2:00min)
Dara's story that shaped her decision to join the organization (4:00min)
What does it mean to advocate and how do we advocate? (7:00min)
How does The Arc "keep an eye" on what's happening as far as policy affecting the disability community? (12:00min)
Programs sponsored by The Arc that help individuals through the continuum of care (14:30min)
Digital Accessibility(17:30min)
How do we learn about parental advocacy opportunities? (20:00min)
Investment needed by parents to take action (22:00min)
Dara's takeaways (24:00min)
Resources:
https://thearctn.org/
https://thearc.org/ (National Chapter)
www.tndecisionmaking.org
https://familyengagementtn.com/
Transcript
This episode is sponsored by Green Mountain Support Services of Vermont who will be hosting the Cerebral Palsy Conference on Oct 1-2, 2021
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