Advocacy Training Series Begins January 2, 2024
Have you ever wondered how a bill becomes law or how your voice and lived experience can help influence the legislative process in New Hampshire and nationally? Join Michelle St. John, Northern Human Services public policy and marketing coordinator for five 30-minute virtual learning sessions beginning on Tuesday, January 2 from 6:30-7:00 PM to learn about the legislative process and what you steps you can take as a parent, guardian, self-advocate, staff or board member member to influence legislation that might impact the developmental disability community. Over the course of five sessions we’ll cover:
- How a Bill Becomes Law.
- Legislative Lingo: vocabulary, terms, acronyms and definitions to help demystify the legislative process.
- How to access/use/navigate the General Court website, YouTube channel and the House and Senate Calendars.
- What is a public hearing? Who can participate? And how to watch/participate from the comfort of your own home.
- What is Remote Sign In and why it matters?
- How to write and submit a letter of testimony (with an opportunity for hands-on practice).
- Understanding the importance of sharing your lived experience.
- Testifying in person or via a proxy.
- Who are your legislators and how to contact them.
- Federal advocacy resources and opportunities.
Dates January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024 6:30 -7 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7865031907?omn=87421179908 Meeting ID: 786 503 1907
We invite you to sign up to receive our email newsletter, “The Advocate,” which is sent out during the legislative session (typically January-July), please sign up via this link, For more information, contact Michelle St. John (mstjohn@northernhs.org or 603.447.8004.)