2018 TASH Conference

This interactive session will discuss the things that self-advocates can do to influence decision-makers, shape other people's attitudes and create positive change. Project ACTION! is a regional self-advocacy coalition of adults with developmental disabilities that has been active for over 25 years in the Washington DC region. Hear about the power self-advocates have when they work with partners, testify at public hearings, join boards/advisory committees that focus on issues that are important to them, meet with elected officials, and more to influence positive change. We also provide advocacy and leadership training for new self-advocates. The Project ACTION! presenters will share how we partner with government systems that provide disability supports, join boards/committees where decisions are made, and engage many other allies to support us. We will ask the audience to share examples as well.