[Colorado-talk] Fwd: [Alerts] CCDC Advocacy Class: Fall 2013 Training Opportunity Announcement

[Gary Van Dorn]

I wanted to pass on the below training opportunity in advocacy from the CCDC.  The CCDC is a fantastic partner who embraces the Federation philosophy.  Thank you.

Gary

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> From: CCDC Member Alerts List <alerts at lists.ccdconline.org>
> Subject: [Alerts] CCDC Advocacy Class: Fall 2013 Training Opportunity Announcement
> Date: 1 August 2013 09:50:56 MDT
> To: garyvdrn at msn.com
> 
> *Colorado Cross Disability Coalition *
> 
> *Fall 2013 Training Opportunity Announcement*
> 
> *Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC) - September 2013 Advocacy 101
> Training
> *
> Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) and the University of Denver are
> excited to offer a class in Individual and Systems Advocacy Certification
> Training.*
> The class includes 8 (2 hr. sessions)  - Tuesdays 10:15AM-12:15PM -
> September 10-October 29, 2013
> 
> Focus will be on the following topics
> 
> ·       CCDC History, What about CCDC and Disability Advocacy
> 
> ·       Disability Determination-Social Security (SSI and SSDI)
> 
> ·       Due Process and the Appeals Process for Benefits
> 
> ·       Medicaid – Disability Determination - The Affordable Care Act
> 
> ·       Community and Grass Roots Organizing, Nonprofit and Regulatory
> Boards
> 
> ·       The Legislative Process
> 
> ·       Effective Communication, Requesting Reasonable Accommodation (ADA)
> and the Colorado Open Records Act
> 
> ·       Navigating the Healthcare System for Disability
> 
> ·       Ethics of Advocacy
> 
> *When:* Training will be conducted every Tuesday morning 10:15AM-12:15PM (2
> hrs) Sept 10-October 29, 2013
> 
> *Location:* The University of Denver, University Hall- Rm. #304, 2197 S
> .University Blvd. Denver Colorado.
> 
> *This training is a great education for community activists or for those
> looking for additional skills necessary to work in the field of disability
> services, community organizing, the legislative process, or civil rights
> law. *
> 
> Attendance at all 8 sessions will earn the CCDC Diploma and  Completion of
> the 8 week class and a CCDC 6 month mentor led practicum will earn the CCDC
> Certificate of Completion
> 
> For more information or to register, please contact Sheryle Hutter (CCDC
> Advocacy Support and Training Coordinator) by email
> shutter at ccdconline.orgor leave a telephone message at 303-277-0601
> 
> 
> *Please Note: A pre registration interview and clearance of criminal
> background check will be required for certification.*
> 
> *The class is limited to the first 15 registrants and the REGISTRATION
> DEADLINE is – August 19, 2013*
> 
> *Cost: Free to registrants committed to the CCDC Volunteer Advocacy Team *
> 
> *Affiliates - $500 1st registrant - $250 for additional registrants with
> same organization*
> 
> *The CCDC Advocacy Training Program is provided through partnership with
> the University of Denver, University College and the Premiere Sponsors for
> the CCDC Advocacy Training  Program are Colorado Access and Rocky Mountain
> Health Plans Accountable Care Collaborative,  they are the Champions for
> People with Disabilities.
> 
> We extend a sincere thank you to these organizations for their commitment
> to our community.
> 
> 655 Broadway, Suite 775           Denver, Colorado 80203
> 303-839-1775 Phone     303-839-1782 Fax         www.ccdconline.org Website
> 
> 
> 
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> Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
> 655 Broadway Suite 775   Denver, CO 80203
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