Would you like to brush up on your advocacy skills for yourself and others? Save the dates: April 30, May 21, August 20, and September 17. We will explore a different advocacy issue each of these days. The trainings will take place on these Saturday afternoons, from 1:30 to 5:00, over zoom.
we will discuss the general advocacy considerations. We will look at such questions as how to help and when to help.
Session 1 Recording Session 1 Recording Passcode: XzWC&LQ5
we will discuss how to further employment by using DORS and how to keep that dream job if discrimination occurs.
Session 2 Recording Session 2 Recording Passcode: RuR.hWy5
This advocacy workshop will review how to work with DORS to get what you need for successful employment. We will also talk about how to get reasonable accommodations, keep your job if you feel you are being discriminated against, and more.
Session 3 Recording Session 3 Recording Passcode: 6ZUKG+zG
In this workshop, we will practice some of the skills that we learned at the May 21 workshop. Through role playing, we will create opportunities to make a better IEP.
In this workshop, we will talk about Social Security pitfalls and the opportunities and benefits that Social Security provides.
All workshops are from 1:30 to 5 PM. Please register for the specific sessions you plan to attend by sending an email to nfbmdsm@gmail.com.
• IEP 2022 NFB of Maryland Advocate Training Outline – Session 2 (May 21, 2022)
• IEP 2022 NFB of Maryland Advocate Training Outline – Session 4