VISITABILITY: An Exercise in Grassroots Advocacy

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VISITABILITYAn Exercise in Grassroots Advocacy
the Legislative Process

• Presented By Wendy Wiitala of The Ability Center
  of Greater Toledo

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How to Turn Your Idea into a Reality
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Know The SubjectResearch

• Internet
• www.concretechange.org
• www.accessiblesociety.org
• Publications
• AARP
• AAPD
• Network with Others
• Contact those who have experience
• Email or call with questions/concerns
• Share Ideas

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Create Community Support
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Legislation

• How does your local government work?
• Understand its process
• Learn the steps you must take
• Use the media!

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PERSEVERE !
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• THANK YOU
• LEAD ON !