What: This Advocacy Institute is a learning and action forum for parent advocates across Wisconsin.  Selected parents will gain new information and skills that will enhance their advocacy skills for children and young adults with disabilities and/or special health care needs.  Participants will be part of issue briefings and skills development sessions, and will be able to schedule a visit with their legislators.

When: March 24 and 25, 2009

Where: Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI

Cost: Free; the registration fee, conference materials, lodging, and meals will be paid by the sponsoring organizations.

Sponsoring Organizations: Family Voices of Wisconsin, Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, Wisconsin Family Ties, and Wisconsin FACETS

More Information: Application materials and more information can be found on the Family Voices of WI website.

Application deadline: Monday, March 2, 2009