Family to Family Network-Disability Leadership Network of Houston (DLNH)

Trainings are held on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on February 18, March 25, April 22 and May 13.  Participants are asked to attend ALL 4 training sessions. This training series is free for family members and people with disabilities.

A training will be held in Spanish in  Spring/Summer 2017.

• Participants will improve their self-advocacy, public policy advocacy and leadership skills by being introduced to the history/philosophy of the disability rights movement and principles of self-determination.
• Individuals have a chance to develop and practice necessary self-advocacy skills, as well as learn strategies to access services &supports.
• Members of the class will make connections with other community members in order to create change by advocating for policies and procedures that promote people having control over their own lives and the inclusion of people with disabilities in our communities.

Location

303 Jackson Hill Street
Houston, 77007, TX

Building Name or Description: Council on Recovery

Accessible Location: No

Details

Type of Organization	Nonprofit (501c3)
Categories	Advocacy, Trainings
Spanish Services Offered?	Yes
Newsletter?	No
Child Care Available?	No
Age Range	12 - 14, 15 - 21, 22 and up
Disability Categories	Developmental Disability, Genetic Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disability
This organization pertains to all disabilities?	Yes
This organization pertains to these specific diagnoses
Is this a statewide service?	No
Website	http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org/what-we-do/disability-leadership-advocacy
Contact Name	Judy Blake
Email Address	f2fjudy@sbcglobal.net
Phone Number	713 466 6304

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