Advocacy

Down Syndrome Alabama is dedicated to supporting all individuals living with Down syndrome.  The primary group for DSA’s public policy initiatives is our Legislative Advocacy Committee. The Committee works with the DSA Executive Director and the DSA membership to advocate for statewide and national policies that will help DSA achieve its mission. With broad statewide representation, the Committee’s primary objective is to mobilize the DSA membership to advocate on behalf of the state's entire Down syndrome community.

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Training Opportunities

We educate individuals with Down syndrome, their families and our community about policy issues and give them the advocacy tools they need to effectively engage with their legislators to advocate for change.

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Outreach

We want to provide DSA members in all regions of the state with resources to act as a liaison in their local area for timely legislative needs. From there we can develop relationships with key legislators that can champion the DSA legislative platfrom.

How You Can Help

Advocacy Templates

Drafts of sample letters and advocacy materials for the DSA membership to use.  These materials will provide a quick and easy way for members to act as a liaison in their local area for timely state and federal legislative needs.

Resources

Alabama State Legislature

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United States Congress

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Partners in Advocacy

ADAP - Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program

GOOD - Governor's Office On Disability

ACDD - Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities

NDSS - National Down Syndrome Society

NDSC - National Down Syndrome Congress