Advocacy

Advocacy Made Easy – Session III: Telling Your Story

Are you interested in learning how to make your voice heard on issues that affect people with disabilities?

Learn how to leverage your personal experience to drive meaningful change in the disability community. The Spina Bifida Resource Network (SBRN) invites individuals, family members, caregivers, friends, and allies to the third session of our virtual training series: Advocacy Made Easy.

Session Overview

  • Topic: Telling Your Story — Through Letter Writing or In Person

  • Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

  • Time: 6:30 PM EST

  • Format: Virtual Event via Zoom

What We’ll Cover

  • Updates on current federal and state legislation impacting people with disabilities

  • Actionable strategies to participate in ongoing local and national advocacy campaigns

  • Guidance on how to craft and share your personal story with lawmakers and community leaders

Who Should Attend

No prior advocacy experience is necessary! Whether you are brand new to advocacy or have been involved for years, this workshop provides a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and build your toolkit. We encourage individuals with spina bifida, family members, caregivers, friends, and anyone interested in disability rights to participate.

Registration

Interested in joining us? Please complete our brief Interest Form here

and email it back to SBRN at info@thesbrn.org.

Once we receive your completed form, our team will email you the Zoom information and meeting link.

Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed advocacy community and help shape a more inclusive future.

Join us. Learn. Speak up. Make an impact.

Questions? Email us at info@thesbrn.org or call the office at 908-782-7475.