The Disability Policy Seminar, coming to Washington, D.C. April 8-10, is an annual federal legislative conference co-sponsored by leading disability advocate organizations.This includes The Arc, Autism Society, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, United Cerebral Palsy, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered, and TASH (the partners).
The Disability Policy Seminar strengthens our federal advocacy efforts by providing training, learning opportunities, and updates, as well as opportunities to visit members of Congress.
The Seminar promotes unity and movement building and amplifies the concerns of people with IDD before Congress.
Sessions, Focus Groups and Workshops include:
Addressing the Direct Care Workforce Crisis: Current Issues and Future Outlook
Direct Support Professionals and other critical workers ensure that individuals can live independently in the community. Due to very low wages, there are not enough workers to meet the demand for services, and this issue will only grow as our society ages. Learn more about policies to address the workforce crisis and what we might expect in the future.
How Congress and the Budget Work, and Why Should We Care?
Learn more about the current makeup of Congress, how a bill becomes a law, how a congressional budget gets passed, and how we can all impact these processes.
Slaying the Hill Visit: How to Make the Most Out of Your Visit with Congressional Staff
This interactive workshop is a great way for advocates to review the DPS Fact Sheets in plain language and practice advocacy skills. You’ll hear from experienced self-advocates who will answer your questions about the facts sheets and then break into small groups to practice for your Hill visits.
For a complete schedule and to register visit, disabilitypolicyseminar.org/.
