FREE WORKSHOPS- Nov/Dec 2011:

Advocacy Workshops Offered

Saturdays, 9:00am-3:30pm

9:00-12:00 Morning Agenda

Medicaid Matters In My Life:

Self advocates, parents, providers and community leaders united last year to send a clear message to legislators that “Medicaid Matters.” This session tells the story of a campaign that made a difference in protecting vital community services for Idahoans with disabilities. Local advocates, parents and providers will share their stories.

Medicaid 101:

 Learn how Medicaid works, who is eligible, and who gets which services. Learn about the changes to Medicaid services that occurred during the 2011 legislature.

12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (you may reserve a box lunch at the time you register, then pay when you check-in on the day of the workshop).

1:00-3:30 Afternoon Agenda

Legislative Process: 

If you would like to know how the legislative process works and how you can keep up with what is happening, this workshop is for you. Learn about how laws are made, the role of leadership and committees, the importance of rules, and how budgets are set. Do you know who represents you in the legislature? This session will show you how to find out.

Your Voice, Your Story: Talking to Your Legislator: 

You don’t have to be a policy expert to talk effectively with your legislator. Instead there is power in telling your own story. This session will give you a basic outline for telling your story and then you will have the chance to practice with others so you can get comfortable speaking up about the things you care about.

The Movement Continues…Rebuild, Restore, Renew:

Medicaid is an important part of the fabric of supports that help people with disabilities to live in the community. This session focuses on what we must do to rebuild a quality community system of support, restore vital services that have been eliminated by recent budget cuts and renew our commitment to advocating for choice and independence for all Idahoans.

Attend morning, afternoon or all day.