Trasnsportation Advocacy Training

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Transportation Advocacy Training
Pages on This Site Home Discussion Blog :http://transportationallies.blogspot.com/ Links to Allies Transportation Work Group of the Michigan DD Council. Success Stories Transportation Advocacy Training Basic Advocacy Skills Presentations Everyone Can Understand Upcoming Events Transportation Resources Local Advisory Councils Land Use Transportation Vouchers About UCP Michigan [Topics without links are planned for the future. For more information about those topics, see the contact information at the bottom of this page.] Links to other web sites for this project: United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan UCP Michigan Transportation UCP Michigan All Aboard! Project is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council	What is the purpose of the project? To teach people about transportation issues and services. To help RICCs and other local groups learn how to advocate for better transportation. What will the project do? In 2007: Develop training materials Choose local groups to work with and start the training. Create brochures or booklets about local transportation options. See the Resources page to download materials In 2008: Hold 3 regional conferences around the state Keep training and helping local groups on transportation advocacy Develop more training materials See the Upcoming Events page for dates of training and meetings. In 2009: Hold a statewide conference Keep working with local groups Create a network of trainers In 2010: Publish the results of the conferences Publicize the network of trainers Keep working with local groups Who will participate? People with disabilities and their families People with high support needs People from diverse cultures Riders, service providers, advocates and other allies RICCs, other advocacy groups and transportation coalitions What are some of the training unit topics? Basics of Advocacy Basics of Public Transportation Local Advisory Councils (LAC) Rules for Running Meetings (basics of parliamentary procedure) Other possible topics of interest to local areas, such as: Community Investment in Public Transportation Being Part of a Millage Campaign Transportation Voucher Programs Rider Safety Building a Transportation Advocacy Coalition How could units be used? Workshops or conferences Community presentations Developing a local transportation advocacy plan Other possible topics of interest to local areas, such as: Community Investment in Public Transportation Being Part of a Millage Campaign Transportation Voucher Programs Rider Safety Building a Transportation Advocacy Coalition How could units be used? Workshops or conferences Community presentations Developing a local transportation advocacy plan Presented by content area experts

	For more information on Transportation Advocacy Training contact Glenn Ashley United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan, 4970 Northwind Dr, Suite 102, East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 517 203-1200 Fax: 517 203-1203 Email: ashley@ UCPMichigan.org