Events

Join Disability Victory for programs, events, and workshops to build your skills and confidence to run for office, work on a campaign, or organize in your community. Here you can also find links to recordings of our past events and workshops.

Check back regularly to find out about new programming, and make sure to join our mailing list to be the first to know when new events are announced.

POSTPONED: Training: Introduction to Lobbying
Sarah Blahovec Sarah Blahovec

POSTPONED: Training: Introduction to Lobbying

What is lobbying, who does it, and how can it make you a better advocate? Join Disability Victory board member and lobbyist Rebecca Lamorte to learn about how lobbying can influence the legislative process. You’ll learn the basics of lobbying and how different groups engage in lobbying, debunk myths about the practice, hear examples of how lobbying has been used to advance disability advocacy, and learn techniques and best practices.

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7/22 Training: Fundraising Essentials
Sarah Blahovec Sarah Blahovec

7/22 Training: Fundraising Essentials

If you’re running for office, fundraising is an essential but sometimes intimidating skill to master for your campaign. Join Disability Victory and ActBlue for a two-hour workshop to improve your fundraising skills and get campaign ready!

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10/23 Training: Harnessing Your Power to Advocate for Change
Sarah Blahovec Sarah Blahovec

10/23 Training: Harnessing Your Power to Advocate for Change

Change doesn’t just happen after Election Day; whether you’re running for office, working or volunteering on a campaign, or are at an organization working to get out the vote, you have the power to advocate for greater access and inclusion. Here you’ll learn how to make the case that change can’t wait until and learn strategies to advocate for your community. 

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9/27 Training: Your Story. Your Campaign. Your Brand Online.
Sarah Blahovec Sarah Blahovec

9/27 Training: Your Story. Your Campaign. Your Brand Online.

If you are thinking of running for office, having a “why” is critical. It’s the foundation to understanding the parts of your story that will resonate with voters and create your campaign message that will be used throughout the campaign.

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