2020 Advocacy Days
Event Information
Event description
Join GCDD at the Capitol during the 2020 legislative session to learn about policies affecting people with disabilities.
About this Event
Each day kicks off at 8 AM at the Central Presbyterian Church, across from the Gold Dome, where leaders from GCDD and other organizations will train and teach advocates how to approach legislators, make a connection and discuss the topics that are important to you. After the interactive training, advocates and leaders will head over to the Gold Dome to meet with legislators. Event ends at 12:15 PM.
Typical Advocacy Day Agenda
- 8:15 AM – Kick off at the Central Presbyterian Church (across from the Georgia State Capitol) 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
- 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM – Arrival & Registration
- 8:30 AM – Breakfast is served!
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Advocacy Day Orientation
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Walk over from the church to the Gold Dome (Georgia State Capitol)
- 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Visit with Legislators “at the Ropes”
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