The Centers for Independent Living in Ohio and Disability Rights Ohio organizations have announced that they are hosting the Disability Advocacy Seminar Series throughout February and March.
Register for each webinar using the links provided below. After registering, you will receive an email with information on how to join online. If you need additional accommodations or would like a copy of the materials in advance, please contact Education and Advocacy Specialist with the Access Center for Independent Living, Inc., Maria Matzik, Maria.Matzik@acils.com. All webinars will be recorded and available online.
(Presenters: Lisa Marn, SIL; Maria Sutter, LEAP; Maria Matzik, ACIL)
Thur., Feb. 2, 2-4 p.m. EST
CART and ASL provided.
The history of the disability rights and independent living movements.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_evStFmQWTeml4xS5nXyO6g
(Presenters: Maria Sutter, LEAP; Maria Matzik, ACIL)
Thur., Feb.9, 2-4 p.m. EST
CART and ASL provided.
Learn about all forms of advocacy from individual to systemic to grassroots.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-uxTHCX_SP6u9QhN2lGF0g
(Presenters: Katherine Hunt Thomas, The Ability Center; Katie Shelley, The Ability Center)
Wed., Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m. EST
C-Print and ASL provided. Learn about disability legislation before the ADA.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8ckT00wQTWa0rr89quETdw
(Presenters: Katherine Hunt Thomas, The Ability Center; Katie Shelley, The Ability Center)
Thur., Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. EST
C-Print and ASL provided. From the ADA to the Olmstead decision to the Affordable Care Act.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RvGi2PGhSaKpKOovnQcVzQ
(Presenters: Alexia Kemerling, DRO; Brittanie Maddox, The Ability Center)
Thur., March 2, 2-4 p.m. EST
CART and ASL provided.
Gain insight into our branches of government and how bills are passed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1xLm8wyzSRyqnKeHpeFJ6A
(Presenters: Katherine Hunt Thomas, The Ability Center; Alexia Kemerling, DRO)
Thur., March 9, 2-4 p.m. EST
CART and ASL provided. How to identify issues and determine advocacy strategies.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUYJbN-iSYetq-MkOFpcMQ