Academic Freedom and Advocacy Efforts in Texas Higher Education
Academic freedom, a core principle in higher education, is championed by organizations like the AAUP. Recent advocacy efforts in Texas, led by groups like the Texas AAUP Conference, have resulted in legislative changes impacting faculty rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Collabora
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Advocacy for Ensuring Independence and Rights in Meath/Louth Region
Advocacy is essential to support individuals facing challenges to their independence and rights, such as those with disabilities, communication difficulties, or vulnerable to exploitation. Independent Advocacy in Meath/Louth, represented by Maureen Finlay, ensures unbiased assistance and empowerment
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Advocacy Strategy Template
This template provides a structured approach to developing advocacy strategies with multiple goals. It includes sections for outlining overarching advocacy goals, specific objectives, primary and secondary targets, partners, allies, opponents, tactics, and more for each advocacy goal. The template e
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Self-Advocacy, Communication, and Research
Explore the essence of self-advocacy, communication, and research in this training module. Learn to articulate your needs effectively, acquire self-advocacy skills, and identify various settings where self-advocacy is crucial. Engage in activities to assess your self-advocacy skills and reflect on h
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Academic Freedom and Shared Governance Advocacy at UT Austin
Professors Pauline Strong, Brian Evans, and Andrea Gore lead the advocacy chapter at UT Austin, promoting academic freedom and shared governance. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) plays a vital role in advancing these principles, supporting over 45,000 members. Principles of a
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Advocate for Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights in Texas Higher Education
Texas AAUP Conference, in collaboration with affiliated organizations, fought against new state laws targeting faculty members and diversity initiatives. Advocacy efforts led to legislative changes ensuring academic freedom, tenure protection, and exemptions for DEI programs. Academic freedom princi
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Empowering Self-Advocacy in Disability Services Workshop
Explore self-determination and advocacy in disability services through real-life experiences and insights shared by self-advocates and service providers. Learn how to advocate for yourself, navigate program rules, and create connections that enhance your quality of life and support. Discover the imp
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Enfield Advocacy Services Overview
Enfield Advocacy Services, provided by POhWER, offer various advocacy programs including Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA), Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA), and Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) among others. The services aim to support individuals in understanding and par
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Understanding Policy Advocacy Monitoring and Evaluation
Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to track progress, measure success, and guide decision-making for policy advocacy efforts. Monitoring involves collecting and analyzing project data to track implementation and progress towards objectives, while evaluation focuses on assessing program outcome
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Integrating Harm Reduction and Sexual & Reproductive Health Advocacy
This module focuses on advocating for the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and gender non-conforming individuals who use drugs. It covers identifying barriers, setting advocacy goals, understanding advocacy elements, and implementing advocacy strategies to create a more enabling enviro
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Grassroots Advocacy: Empowering Change Through Citizen-Based Activism
Grassroots Advocacy 101 provides insights into the importance of advocacy, various advocacy tactics, and the ways to engage in policy change effectively. It emphasizes the significance of grassroots efforts in influencing policy decisions, engaging with elected officials, and making a meaningful imp
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Environmental Justice Through Legal Advocacy
Explore the innovative ways rivers are represented in court through legal advocacy by Ewa D. Browska, an environmental lawyer. Learn about the rights of nature, advocacy for clean air, and tools for environmental protection under the Aarhus Convention. Dive into the role of the Aarhus Compliance Com
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Mastering Academic Writing: Strategies for Success
Academic writing is a formal style of writing with specific characteristics such as accuracy, brevity, and clarity. Understanding academic style is crucial for success in your course as it reflects your engagement with the content. Successful academic writers read, learn new vocabulary, and have a s
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Disability Rights Ohio 101: Advocacy for Kids with Disabilities
Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) is a non-profit organization advocating for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. Their team provides advocacy services, information and referral, self-advocacy assistance, and legal advocacy services, including for special education stu
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Understanding Advocacy: Sensitizing Policy Makers for Health Programs
Advocacy involves the process of sensitizing and creating awareness among policy makers to gain their support and commitment for specific programs. It is a continuous effort that aims to influence decision-makers to support health interventions. Advocacy meetings play a crucial role in engaging comm
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Nutrition Advocacy in Humanitarian Contexts: GNC Advocacy Insights
Explore the strategic framework of Nutrition Cluster Advocacy, focusing on influencing policies for improving nutrition in emergencies. Learn about the Global Nutrition Commitments and key initiatives driving action to address malnutrition. Discover the GNC Advocacy Toolkit designed to support Nutri
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Advocacy and Capacity Development in Research4Life
Research4Life is a public-private partnership offering programs to enhance access to scientific knowledge. The Advocacy Toolkit emphasizes the importance of advocacy in influencing decision-makers and stakeholders. It provides strategies for successful advocacy, including identifying challenges, set
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Understanding the National Approach to Statutory Advocacy for Children and Young People
Exploring the significance of the National Approach to Statutory Advocacy for Children and Young People, this content delves into the role of advocates, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the fundamental principles guiding statutory advocacy. Learn about different types of advocacy, u
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Developing an Advocacy Strategy for Multisectoral Nutrition Approach Workshop
This slide deck was used by MQSUN+ to support countries in developing advocacy strategies for their multisectoral nutrition plans. It provides tools and resources for leading discussions and group sessions within advocacy workshops. The objectives include raising awareness, creating an enabling poli
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Empowering Yourself through Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up and Making Decisions
Learn about self-advocacy from Paul Mansell, an expert in the field. Discover the importance of confidently voicing your wants, needs, and concerns in various settings. Understand how self-advocacy involves speaking up, making decisions, and taking pride in yourself. Gain insights into advocating fo
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Managing Gender-Based Violence Programmes in Emergencies: Advocacy Strategies
Explore the role of advocacy in managing gender-based violence programmes in emergencies, including identifying advocacy roles, ethical considerations, and different levels of advocacy. Learn about building advocacy strategies at various levels and how these intersect with the responsibilities of a
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Overview of Summary Court Advocacy and Procedures
Introduction to the key aspects of summary court advocacy, including types of cases handled, basic protocols, courtroom etiquette, advocacy tips, and the importance of preparation and knowledge of relevant laws. The guide covers court procedures, dress code, opening and closing court protocols, and
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Maximizing Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Insights and Advocacy Efforts
Explore the journey of spinal cord injury rehabilitation, challenges faced, and advocacy efforts by organizations like United Spinal Association. The impact of sudden onset spinal cord injuries on various aspects of life is highlighted, along with the importance of support and legislative advocacy.
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Understanding Policy Advocacy and Integrated Behavioral Care
Learn about the role of social workers in policy formation and implementation within integrated behavioral health models. Discover advocacy skills for supporting vulnerable populations in improving their living situations and accessing resources. Understand the differences between advocacy, lobbying
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Advocacy Essentials: Understanding, Importance, and Implementation
Explore the significance of advocacy in influencing change, learn advocacy strategies and steps, understand the importance of targeting specific allies, and discover how to communicate effectively to create impact.
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Understanding Target Audiences and Stakeholders in Advocacy
Learn how to identify primary decision-makers, secondary influencers, and potential opposition in advocacy campaigns. Discover the importance of understanding power dynamics through mapping stakeholders' positions and relationships. Utilize this knowledge to create effective advocacy strategies in p
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Strategic Advocacy Approaches for Sectoral Development in Ghana
This outline details advocacy activities in Ghana's CREW project, emphasizing evidence-based outcomes, stakeholder mapping, and engagement in key sectors like bus transportation and maize farming. It highlights the importance of linking evidence with advocacy, targeting outcomes, identifying stakeho
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Advocacy Services in Surrey: Empowering Individuals in Need
Advocacy services in Surrey, provided by www.pohwer.net/surrey, offer Instructed Care Act Advocacy (CAA), Instructed Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), and Instructed Non-Statutory Discretionary Advocacy. These services aim to support individuals who have substantial difficulty in understand
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Interactive Human Rights and Self-Advocacy Game
Engage in a fun and educational game focused on human rights and self-advocacy. Test your knowledge with questions and answers, learn about self-advocacy principles, and explore famous quotes. Enhance your understanding of self-advocacy and empower yourself to speak up for your rights.
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Effective Advocacy Strategies for Community Health Workers
Learn about types of advocacy, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of advocacy in community health work. Explore different advocacy settings, understand the meaning of advocacy, and discover key questions and strategies for effective advocacy. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support
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National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities: Empowering Choices and Inclusion
The National Advocacy Service (NAS) for People with Disabilities in Ireland, established in 2011, aims to empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have equal opportunities and choices in life. With a statutory function to provide advocacy, NAS focuses on principles such as empowerment, i
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Disability Data Advocacy Workshop for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
Explore the comprehensive Disability Data Advocacy Workshop covering various sessions focusing on advocacy, data collection, evidence development, and engagement in national dialogues using data. The workshop aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for effective disability dat
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District/LLG-Level Nutrition Advocacy Planning Workshop: Day 1 Highlights
Welcome to the District/LLG-Level Nutrition Advocacy Planning Workshop Day 1. Join us as we discuss the purpose of the workshop, engage in introductions, delve into defining advocacy, share experiences, and explore the significance of advocacy in nutrition now. Participants will also set expectation
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Disability Data Advocacy: Empowering OPDs with Official Data for Advocacy
This workshop session focuses on empowering Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to advocate effectively using official data. It covers strategies for advocacy, creating strong data-based messages, and utilizing data to monitor progress and influence policy decisions. The importance of
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Understanding Advocacy: An Overview of Being an Advocate
Explore the concept of advocacy, learn how to act as an advocate effectively, identify alternative options when unable to advocate, and support others in having a voice through activities and exercises outlined in the session. Understand the types of advocacy, including formal, peer, and informal ad
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DFW Advocacy Chapter Results August Webinar Summary
DFW Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS held a webinar on August 19, 2020, focusing on influencing decision-makers in Congress to impact women, girls, and children in poverty positively. The group aims to move congressional members up the advocacy scale and has ongoing campaigns related to maternal health
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Campus Advocacy: Building Relationships and Best Practices
Explore how advocates employed by universities, including those housed on campus and contracted to provide advocacy services, play a crucial role in supporting students who have experienced sexual violence. Learn from panelists about different advocacy models and how campuses collaborate with organi
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Advocacy Strategies for WASH in Healthcare Facilities
Empower your advocacy efforts with tools and resources for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities. Learn about operational and governance advocacy, use the WASH in HCF Advocacy Toolkit, create advocacy goals, and target audiences effectively. Explore advocacy messaging, messe
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University Academic Leadership Structure Overview
The university's academic leadership structure is outlined, including the Academic Council, Academic Coordinators Council, and Department Chairs. The Academic Council oversees various departments led by vice provosts and associate provosts. The Academic Coordinators Council consists of members from
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Advocating for People with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice Context
Louise Loughlin, National Manager of the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS), leads a team providing professional, independent, and confidential advocacy services across Ireland. NAS supports individuals with disabilities involved in the criminal justice system, including th
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