Sixty people attended the In-Person Advocacy Workshop on Jan. 10 in Brookville, the first of the year-long InformMe series of workshops dedicated to building insight and opportunities to connect among family members.

Organized by the Interagency Government Affairs Committee, the seminar, “Let’s Talk: The Nuts and Bolts of Advocacy and Government,” the offered practical sessions to navigate government processes, take action, and connect with others to strengthen bipartisan support for disability services. See key takeaways from the training, here.

Similar to the Advocacy Workshop, upcoming InformMe Educational Workshop sessions will feature the insight of agency leaders and self-advocates and assist family members to navigate the daily challenges unique to the intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) services system. Upcoming topics will cover managing transitions, aging with IDD, and future planning, among others.

Living and supporting people with disabilities is a lifelong journey, and sometimes the path forward can seem obscure and isolating. However, this engaging series is a powerful resource for self-advocates and families seeking to gain confidence and build community with others.

We look forward to being a source of guidance and reassurance for all those managing the landscape of disability services. To learn more about the InformMe Educational Workshop Series and register for upcoming sessions, visit here.