There are ways you can support Disability Rights Nebraska in fulfilling our vision of a world where human rights are protected, differences are celebrated and all people have value, visibility, and voice.
Grow Your Advocacy Skill
- Values-based training – exploring and working to change the way society views people with disabilities through training in Social Role Valorization theory. The Values-Based Education Coalition hosts online and in-person educational events on an annual basis. Contact us at info@disabilityrightsnebraska.org for details on upcoming trainings.
- Inclusive Education Lay Advocacy Training - trained advocates stand with families to help navigate the educational system for children with disabilities
- Video resources
- Live trainings
- Public Policy Internships / individual support for people with disabilities to participate in policymaking
- Polling Place Accessibility Survey training
- Supported Decision Making Training and Advocacy – alternatives to full guardianship
Explore Further
- Consider writing about your lived experience or about another disability advocacy-related topic for our blog. Contact us at info@disabilityrightsnebraska.org.
- Ask to talk with a staff person about:
- Board membership
- Mental Health Advisory Council membership
- Being part of a Stakeholder email group
- Our current legislative priorities and learning how you can become involved with the policy process
- Request a “Lunch & Learn” or “Coffee & Conversation” about our work (general overview or a specific topic, your choice) at your workplace – live OR virtual.
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