In this episode of ANCOR Links you’re going to hear all about advocacy!

Our first segment is a conversation between ANCOR’s Sean Luechtefeld and Lydia Dawson, our Senior Director of Government Relations. They discuss the importance of public policy in securing key rights for people with disabilities, and preview our upcoming Policy Summit & Hill Day.

Then Noah Block and Josh Rael, Executive Director at Alliance (Colorado), chat all about direct advocacy. Josh, who has been an advocate on the state and/or federal level for over 20 years, discuss the importance of advocacy, how it’s changed, and ways interested people can begin their advocacy journeys, at-home, in-person, or both.

We wrap up with an informative conversation with Alexia Kemerling, the REV UP Coalitions Coordinator at AAPD, who talks about voting rights for people with disabilities. She shares frustrating data on how many votes from people with disabilities are missing, as well as details about the barriers confronting voters with disabilities, how those barriers are being addressed – and how you can help!

Episode transcript: https://www.ancor.org/ancor-links-season-1-episode-2/

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

Show Notes:
Learn about our Policy Summit & Hill Day: ancor.org/2023Summit

If you have questions about guardianship and voting, the Protection & Advocacy organization in your state can help you.

Find yours here: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/

Learn more about REV UP: https://www.aapd.com/about-rev-up/

State guides for disabled voters: https://www.aapd.com/voter-info/

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