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Education and Training
Advocacy Education Course Outline
The following are some but not necessarily all of the topics and skills that students learn in the Advocacy Education Course. Each class is designed to meet the needs of the particular group of students, and additional topics may be included.
Advocacy Topics
- General information about advocacy
- History of the Consumer Movement
- Legislative process
- Housing
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Patient's Rights
- Voters' Rights
- Conservatorship
- Catchment Area Councils and Regional
Mental Health Boards
- Social Security
- Advance Directives
- Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Grievance/Negotiation
Skill Building Topics
- Public Speaking
- Body Language
- Stigma
- Networking
- Working with the Media
If you are interested in applying for the Advocacy Education Course, please complete and submit the Online Application form.
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This education course, its content, and all materials are copyrighted.
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