Questions and Answer

What are the basic tools for advocacy?
Click here to access a presentation which defines the basic tools of effective advocacy.  These tools are knowledge and processes. The Brain Injury Association of America and the Health Resources & Services created a similar presentation which can be accessed by clicking here.

How does a bill become a law in the State of New Jersey?
Click here to learn how a bill becomes a law in New Jersey.

How does a bill become law in the United States?
Click here to learn how a bill becomes a law in the United States.

Presentations

Advocacy 101
The Brain Injury Association of America held a teleseminar entitled Advocacy 101. 
Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation which provides valuable lessons concerning advocacy.

Communicating With Grass Roots:
The Brain Injury Association of America and the Health Resources & Services Administration collaborated to offer practical tips advocates can use. Click here to access the presentation.

Creating Conditions for Change
The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships developed a booklet full of advocacy tips called Creating the Conditions for Change which can be found by clicking here.

So You Wanna Be An Advocate?
The Brain Injury Association of America and Health Resources & Services Administration collaborated to offer '10 Rules of Legislative Advocacy.' Click here to learn these 10 rules. A detailed report related to the presentation can be accessed by clicking here.

Links

Visit our Government & Disability Links page for more useful resources.