ABCs of Advocacy

ABCs of Advocacy is a training event cohosted with TAAP and ASAP every even number year to strengthen the advocacy skills of the recovery community.

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We're BAAAACK! 

Registration available onsite!

 When: Friday, December 2nd

Who: Open to ALL who want to learn to be recovery advocates!

Where: Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

When: 9am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Cost: $20.00 (due at registration) Registration is available onsite.

ASAP, TAAP and RecoveryPeople will be hosting our 5th ABCs of Advocacy training event live and in-person! Learn how to be an advocate or sharpen your skills in one fun-filled day. 5 hours of TCB CEs. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome!

***We encourage all organizations to allow their staff to attend this important training.***

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What is ABCs of Advocacy?

We are so glad you asked! Our goal is to take the mystery out of advocacy. Over the course of the day, we will cover the following topics and more:

  • Why your voice matters (it really does);
  • Who represents YOU and how to connect with their offices;
  • How a Bill Becomes Law & Tracking Bill Progress;
  • Practical Ways to Support Legislation (we all have busy lives);
  • Hot Policy topics (there's always drama at the legislature!)

Registration available onsite!


GETTING TO THE CAPITOL AUDITORIUM

Navigating downtown Austin and getting to the Capitol extension auditorium can be tricky, so here are some instructions and helpful tips.

Please allow extra time for traffic and walking to the Capitol.

It is about a 20 minute walk from the Capitol Visitors parking garage to the Capitol Auditorium.

Parking (map)- parking downtown is not free. Street parking is available but only for a couple of hours at a time. We recommend parking in the Capitol Visitors parking garage located on the east side of the Capitol at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. The garage entrance is located off 12th street between Trinity and San Jacinto.

Entering the Capitol (building map): When entering the building, please use the elevators on the north side of the rotunda. Go down to E.1 (Extension floor 1). When exiting the elevators, follow the hallway into the extension. The auditorium is on your right.

Drinks and snacks: Please be advised that NO food or drinks are allowed in the Capitol Auditorium.

Information on Capitol visitors parking: https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/parking/parking.html

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning! Safe travels.

*** Questions? Need assistance with registering, please email: elizabeth.henry@recoverypeople.org ***

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Check out some of our previous ABC sessions.