“From Individual Advocacy to Systematic Change” The Many Faces of Respite 14 th Annual National Lifespan Respite Conference Wednesday, November 2, 2011.

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“From Individual Advocacy to Systematic Change” The Many Faces of Respite 14 th Annual National Lifespan Respite Conference Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Joe Rubio, Lead Organizer – Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) Siobhan McCurdy, Education & Advocacy Coordinator – National MS Society AZ Chapter

Objectives During this workshop, we will:  Discuss the role of direct service work in achieving successful policy change  Explore a process of organizing around an issue  Identify ways in which you can contribute to local organizing efforts

Traditional Advocacy Tactics Alerts Letter writing campaigns Phone banking A Day at the Capitol Petition drives Etc..

Definitions Advocacy: What citizens & leaders do around issues of importance to them. Exercising Leadership. Organizing: Building the capacity to develop citizen leaders. Developing leadership.

Advocacy & Organizing vs. Direct Service There are MANY FACES involved & and it begins with you! Caregivers Social Workers Care-partners Non-profit professionals & volunteers Citizens Community Leaders & State Officials Families & friends

Advocacy & Organizing vs. Direct Service Misconceptions: “I’m not a protester, I don’t advocate.” “How much will I really help? In this state, organizing is pointless.” “Advocacy will offend donors.” “Aren’t there laws against me organizing?”

Advocacy & Organizing vs. Direct Service Truths In this economy & political reality, the people we serve and our professions can’t afford for us not to integrate advocacy & direct service. Direct service work & caregiving puts you at the front line hearing personal stories & seeing barriers to achieving quality of life for those most vulnerable and at-risk. You are a natural organizer.

What goals guide our efforts? To empower citizens to share their stories. To provide guidance and direction for policy makers. To provide solutions and at least start discussions. To provide explanation to those impacted most by policies as to why they were developed.

Institutions Citizens Power Iron rule

What steps do we take to address issues? One to One Relational Conversations House Meetings Evaluation Public Action Research Actions & Power Analysis The Cycle of Organizing

Successful Organizing for a Specific Issue One to One Relational Conversations: Bonnie Danowski & VIP House Meetings: Unqualified in-home caregivers Evaluation Public Action: - Formalized training for non- medical workers - SB1302 (Vetoed) Increase wages for caregivers Research Actions & Power Analysis: - Phoenix College - Arizona Bridge to Independent Living - Foundation for Senior Living Issue: Long Term Care

Know the chain of command in government bureaucracy. Who is your target? Put yourself in community leader’s neighborhood. Relationships determine results. Join in coalition with others. This is key. Practice sharing your story. Again & again for different audiences & people. Engage the media. Letters to the editor, Op-ed, news features, press conferences… Follow up and hold lawmakers accountable. VOTE! Ready to Organize? Don’t forget to…

Questions? THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time & participation! Joe Rubio: Siobhan McCurdy: