Disability Advocacy Fundamentals

Description: This two-day training is intended to provide recipients of the FY 2025 Disability Grant Program foundational information to support them in developing best practices for supporting survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors. We will cover the importance of confidentiality, safety and accessibility when serving these survivors and the challenges that can emerge at the intersection of victimization and disability.

Topic Areas: Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
Target Audiences: Advocacy organization staff, Disability/Deaf Org, Domestic Violence coalitions/programs, Dual SA and DV Program, Sexual Assault Coalitions/Program, Social service organization staff (non-governmental)
Contact: Sandra Harrell Managing Director, Survivor Advocacy Initiatives 6155792983 sharrell@activatingchange.org