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The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) with support from Anthem, is excited to host the first Self-Advocacy Discussion Series, and all are welcome!

The first Self-Advocacy Discussion Series will be held on September 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
The Topic is Mental Health and Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Discussion questions to think about for the first NACDD SA Discussion Series.

1) What issues or problems do you know of in your state or territory that are due to mental health or isolation that is happening during the COVID-19 pandemic?
2) What have you done during COVID-19 to...

  *   CONTINUE YOUR ADVOCACY WORK
  *   FIND RESOURCES ABOUT COVID-19
  *   STAY CONNECTED TO FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS

The Self-Advocacy Discussion Series will be led by Eric Stoker, Information Specialist for the Utah DD Council, NACDD Board Member, Chair of the NACDD Self-Advocacy Committee (SAC), NACDD Champions of Equality Award winner and member of the  Self-Advocacy Leadership Circle. Joining Eric for the first session will be Arizona DD Council Member and 2018 NACDD Start Your Journey Awardee Scott Lindbloom.

If you need accommodations, please contact xxxxxx@nacdd.org<mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.org><mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.org<mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.org>> or call 202-506-5813.

Feel free to share this email with your advocacy networks.

The Zoom information (Please do not share the Zoom link on social media.  Only send to people via email)
Topic: NACDD SA DISCUSSION SERIES #1 9/17/2020 at 4pm Eastern
Time: Sep 17, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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We look forward to seeing you next Thursday!
Donna