The Autism Project Silicon Valley


The Autism Project, Silicon Valley works to assist individuals, coalitions, groups and networks that empower the community to effectively participate in the decision making process. We accomplish this in the following ways:

1. Provide training(s) on the concepts and practices of advocacy.
2. Assist in building coalitions and networks that work on addressing social justice issues.

3. Preparing Community Advocates who can support other groups to include advocacy in their programs.

4. Helping concerned individuals and groups develop their advocacy campaigns.

The Autism Project is offering an advocacy workshop for individuals, caregivers, guardians and service providers from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, August 7th at the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center; 2202 North First Street in San Jose. This workshop is being provided Free with the support of the SVILC.

Workshop Agenda:

-Advocacy: Historical Perspectives

-Rules of Advocacy

-Independent vs Systemic Advocacy

-Role of the Advocate

-Nature of Conflict

Though our focus is disability and educational advocacy, the rules and guidelines for successful advocacy efforts are universal in their application. Whether you advocate for cleaner streets and neighborhoods or for greater accessibility in our educational institutions, this workshop focuses on the techniques and skills required for successful advocacy.

There are 20 spaces available for this workshop and reservations are first come, first serve basis. Please RSVP to theautismproject@sbcglobal.net by August 1st.

This is not a legal seminar.
Contact

Brian Miller
Executive Director
The Autism Project, Silicon Valley
theautismproject@sbcglobal.net

Visit Us Online at:
http://www.tapsiliconvalley.org/
http://www.specialneedsdirectory.org/