[Colorado-talk] Fwd: [Alerts] Announcement - CCDC Spring 2014 Advocacy Training Class

[Gary Van Dorn]

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> Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
> 
> Winter/Spring 2014 Training Opportunity Announcement
> 
> Basic Advocacy Training - Disability
> 
> Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC)
> 
> Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) and the University of Denver are
> excited to offer a class and certifiction in Individual and Systems
> Advocacy Certification Training.*
> 
> The class includes 8 (3 hr. sessions)  - Tuesdays 10:15AM-1:15PM - Feburary
> 11, 2014 - April 1, 2014
> 
> Focus will be on the following topics
> 
> 
>   - CCDC History, What about CCDC and General Advocacy
>   - Navigating the Healthcare System
>   - Disability Determination-Social Security (SSI and SSDI)
>   - Medicaid - Disability Determination - The Affordable Care Act
>   - Due Process and the Appeals Process for Benefits
>   - Community and Grass Roots Organizing, Nonprofit and Regulatory
>     BoardsThe Legislative Process
>   - Effective Communication, Requesting Reasonable Accommodation (ADA) and
>     the Colorado Open Records Act
>   - Ethics of Advocacy
> 
> When: Training will be conducted every Tuesday morning 10:15 AM-115PM (3
> hrs) Feb 11, 2014 - April 1, 2014
> 
> Location: The University of Denver, University Hall- Rm. #304, 2197 S
> .University Blvd. Denver Colorado.This training is a great education for
> community activists or for those looking for additional skills necessary to
> work in the field of disability services, advocacy, community organizing,
> the legislative process, or civil rights law.
> 
> Certification Opportunities *
> 
> Basic Advocacy Disability Training - Healthcare - Completion of all 8
> sessions will qualify students to earn a CCDC Diploma or 3 DU Continuing
> Education Credits.
> 
> Denver University (DU) Certificate of Specialization - Requirement
> 
> Completion of the 8 week class
> 
> 1 Advanced Class CCDC - Certificate of Completion or (1 DU CEU)
> 
> Completion of a CCDC 6 month mentor led practicum
> 
> * DU Continuing Education and Certification is contingent upon
> implementation of the program by Denver University by Feb 11, 2014.
> 
> Cost of Classes and Practicum: Free to registrants committed to the CCDC
> Volunteer Advocacy Team
> 
> Basic Advocacy Class - $500 1st registrant - $250 for additional
> registrants with same organization.
> 
> CCDC Diploma and Certificate of Completion - no charge
> 
> Denver University (CEU) Continuing Education Credits $25 each credit -
> Certificate of Specialization $225
> 
> Please Note: A pre registration interview is required for the class.
> Acceptance and willingness to undergo a criminal background check will be
> required to volunteer with CCDC.
> 
> The Basic Advocacy Class is limited to the first 20 registrants and the
> REGISTRATION DEADLINE is - Feb 5th, 2014
> 
> For more information or to register, please contact Sheryle Hutter (CCDC
> Advocacy Support and Training Coordinator) by email shutter at ccdconline.orgor
> leave a telephone message at 303-277-0601
> In appreciation:
> The CCDC Advocacy Training Program is provided through partnership with the
> University of Denver, University College and the Premiere Sponsors for the
> CCDC Advocacy Training  Program are Colorado Access, Rocky Mountain Health
> Plans Accountable Care Collaborative, and Anthem they are the Champions for
> People with Disabilities.
> 
> We extend a sincere thank you to these organizations for their commitment
> to our community.
> 
> Please request disability accommodations to shutter at ccdconline.org
> 
> Sheryle Hutter, Advocacy Training and Support Coordinator
> 
> 655 Broadway, Suite 775
> 
> Denver, Colorado 80203
> 
> 303-839-1775 Phone
> 
> 303-839-1782 Fax
> 
> www.ccdconline.org Website
> 
> --
> Julie Reiskin,  Executive Director
> Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
> 655 Broadway Suite 775   Denver, CO 80203
> Direct Line 720-961-4261
> Direct Private Fax 303-567-6582
> Organizational Line 303-839-1775
> Organizational Fax 303-839-1782
> www.ccdconline.org
> Become a Member of CCDC for Free <http://svy.mk/Kgggp2>
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> 
> 
> *What does CHOICE mean to the disability community?*
> 
> *All people want and deserve Choice ... As they personally define it.*
> 
> ** Individual choice recognizes that people have opinions and a right to
> make decisions.*
> 
> ** Individual choice does not intentionally intrude on others personal
> space.*
> 
> ** Individual choice represents true participant direction*.
>  Choice is an implicit human right
> *NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US --EVER*
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