Advocacy

At the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we encourage the people we support to learn more about speaking up and making informed decisions in their lives. People can learn advocacy skills by joining Aktion Club, going through Project STIR, or going to conferences to become their own best advocate.

 

10 Steps to Effective Advocacy

Learn what steps you can take to become your best advocate and speak up for yourself.

take these from here: https://www.riversidedd.org/self-advocacy

 
 
 

Aktion Club

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

People First of Ohio

The People First Conference, a three-day event, encourages advocates to participate and learn advocacy tips from guest speakers.

Project STIR

A four-day workshop, Project STIR sharpens advocacy skills and trains participants on teaching others to be better advocates.

Synergy Conference

Each October, OSDA (Ohio Self-Determination Association) and PAR (Professionals, Advocates, Resources) hosts their conference in Columbus.

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Knox DD is an OSDA member and sponsors several advocates to attend the conference.