Denver Advocacy Class - Spring 2011
04/29/2011 - 6:00am - 05/27/2011 - 6:00am
This class is designed for individuals who want to learn the advocacy skills necessary to assist individuals who are struggling with government programs, represent people with disabilities on boards and committees, and learn how laws and rules are made and how to change them. The class lasts for 5 weeks and each class is 4 hours. Participants who successfully complete the class can then begin the process to obtain certification from CCDC. Individuals not interested in CCDC certification can take the class for a fee.
Highlights of topics covered
- Ethics of Advocacy and Structure of CCDC
- The Colorado Legislative and Regulatory Process
- Social Security
- Medicaid and Medicare
- Fair Housing
- Accessibility
- Americans’ with Disabilities Act
- Guardianship and related laws
- Grassroots Organizing
Times and Dates:
04/29/2011, 1:00-4:00 pm
05/06/2011, 1:00-4:00 pm
05/13/2011, 1:00-4:00 pm
05/20/2011, 1:00-4:00 pm
05/27/2011, 1:00-4:00 pm
For more information or to register contact:
Peter DeHaas
303-951-8992
pdehaas@ccdconline.org
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