Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC): What It Means To Be A Self-Advocate

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The Self Advocacy Resource and
Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
is hosting virtual training sessions on a
range of topics during the month of January.
Meetings are at 1:00 p.m. and will use the
same Zoom link.
Thursday, January 14:
What It Means To Be A Self-Advocate
Thursday, January 21:
Civil Rights Groups Using the Courts
To Get Things Changed
Monday, January 25:
Civil Rights Groups Passing Laws
To Get Things Changed
Thursday, January 28:
Civil Rights Groups Taking Direct
Action To Get Things Changed
Monday, February 1:
What Do These Civil Rights
Movements Have In Common?
Dial in: 1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: 324 815 633
Email Tami at tami@pogmd.org
if you have questions.

Adapting Your Advocacy with The Arc Maryland: January 13, 2021

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One of our biggest advocacy events of the year is back! In 2021, Legislative Calendar Day has been expanded to four days of advocacy training and meeting opportunities with legislators, from January 12th to 15th, 2021.

Prepare by attending one of our Adapting Your Advocacy training events on the 12th or the 13th! Join us to get tips we have gathered from state legislators on “making your case,” learn about legislative priorities of The Arc, and step through the procedural changes that have been made to hearings, submissions of testimony, floor session protocols, communications, visits with legislators, and more.

To participate:

  • Wednesday, January 13th from 7 to 7:45 PM. Register by completing this form.

Adapting Your Advocacy with The Arc Maryland: January 12, 2021

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One of our biggest advocacy events of the year is back! In 2021, Legislative Calendar Day has been expanded to four days of advocacy training and meeting opportunities with legislators, from January 12th to 15th, 2021.

Prepare by attending one of our Adapting Your Advocacy training events on the 12th or the 13th! Join us to get tips we have gathered from state legislators on “making your case,” learn about legislative priorities of The Arc, and step through the procedural changes that have been made to hearings, submissions of testimony, floor session protocols, communications, visits with legislators, and more.

There are two opportunities for you to participate:

  • Tuesday, January 12th from 8 to 8:45 AM. Register by completing this form.
  • Wednesday, January 13th from 7 to 7:45 PM. Register by completing this form.

Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC): Self Advocacy Civil Rights Movement

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People On The Go Logo
The Self Advocacy Resource and
Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
is hosting virtual training sessions on a
range of topics during the month of January.
Meetings are at 1:00 p.m. and will use the
same Zoom link.
Monday, January 11:
Self-Advocacy Civil Rights Movement
Thursday, January 14:
What It Means To Be A Self-Advocate
Thursday, January 21:
Civil Rights Groups Using the Courts
To Get Things Changed
Monday, January 25:
Civil Rights Groups Passing Laws
To Get Things Changed
Thursday, January 28:
Civil Rights Groups Taking Direct
Action To Get Things Changed
Monday, February 1:
What Do These Civil Rights
Movements Have In Common?
Dial in: 1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: 324 815 633
Email Tami at tami@pogmd.org
if you have questions.

People Power of Howard County: January Meeting

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People Power of Howard County will host its monthly meeting via Zoom:

Monday, January 11, 2021

6-7 p.m.

Agenda

At the January 11, 2021, People Power meeting, we will:
  • Meet new People Power Meeting Facilitator…Jill Berry.
  • Hear from People Power Secretary…Christine Towne.
  • Discuss what people want to talk about in 2021.
  • Think about possible speakers.

RSVP

To RSVP, please complete this form.

Zoom

Jill Berry is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: People Power: January 11, 2021
Time: Jan 11, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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In preparation for the meeting, please visit Zoom https://zoom.us/ or download the application in advance. Zoom is available for computers (PC and Mac) and available for download to your smartphone or tablet from Google Play and App Store.

Interested in Joining?

For information on joining People Power of Howard County, contact Jill Berry, People Power Meeting Facilitator, at jberry@archoward.org or call 410-730-0638 Ext. 229.

Questions?

For questions on People Power, contact Christine Towne, People Power Secretary, at ctowne@archoward.org or call 410-730-0638 Ext. 233.

Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC): LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement

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People On The Go Logo
The Self Advocacy Resource and
Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
is hosting virtual training sessions on a
range of topics during the month of January.
Meetings are at 1:00 p.m. and will use the
same Zoom link.
Thursday, January 7:
LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement
Monday, January 11:
Self-Advocacy Civil Rights Movement
Thursday, January 14:
What It Means To Be A Self-Advocate
Thursday, January 21:
Civil Rights Groups Using the Courts
To Get Things Changed
Monday, January 25:
Civil Rights Groups Passing Laws
To Get Things Changed
Thursday, January 28:
Civil Rights Groups Taking Direct
Action To Get Things Changed
Monday, February 1:
What Do These Civil Rights
Movements Have In Common?
Dial in: 1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: 324 815 633
Email Tami at tami@pogmd.org
if you have questions.

People Power of Howard County: December Meeting-HOLIDAY PARTY!

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People Power of Howard County will host its Holiday Party via Zoom on:

Monday, December 14, 2020

6-7 p.m.

Join People Power for a VIRTUAL COOKIE DECORATING PARTY!! If you are attending, please share your name and address for delivery with Christine Towne, People Power Secretary, ctowne@archoward.org. Natalie Dohner will be dropping off cookie decorating materials on Monday, December 14, 2020. Please RSVP by Friday, December 11, 2020, by completing this Online Form.

Please provide your own icing. Holiday attire encouraged but not required.

To join the Zoom meeting, click here.

Meeting ID: 883 9415 0465
Passcode: 574096
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In preparation for the meeting, please visit Zoom or download the app in advance. Zoom is available for computers (PC and Mac) and is available for download to your smartphone or table from Google Play and App Store.

Going forward, People Power will meet virtually via Zoom.

People On The Go Maryland: Statewide Quarterly Meeting

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December Quarterly Meeting with People On The Go Maryland

Join People On The Go (POG) of Maryland members and advocates for the Statewide Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, December 12, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Agenda

  • Legislative Overview and what to expect for this session:
    • Guest Speakers: Mat Rice and Megan Rusciano
  • Voting experience download:
    • Guest Speaker: Tracy Wright
  • Holiday Games!
  • POG Giveaways!

To Join

Questions? Email Tami tami@pogmd.org.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Celebration

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). 2020 marks the 75th observance of NDEAM, as well as the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This year’s NDEAM theme is: Increasing Access and Opportunity.

This year’s celebration will take place on: Friday, October 9, 2020, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to register for this virtual event.

People Power of Howard County: Voting Seminar with People On the Go Maryland

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The image shows the People Power of Howard County logo.Voting Seminar with People On The Go Maryland

The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities and People On the Go Maryland invite you to a special lecture on the importance of your vote this November. On Friday, September 25, 2020, from 12-1 p.m., panelists will share information on voting at the state and federal levels, and will discuss issues affecting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as Kennedy Krieger’s perspective on relevant topics. Mat Rice will be a panelist. Register.

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