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The Advocate's Journey to Being Heard


May 20, 2024

Video: The Advocate’s Journey to Being Heard



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Presenters: Stew Jones; Diana Mairose; Jason Harris

Hear from a panel of advocates as they share their journey to finding their voice and having it be heard at local, state, and federal levels. They will discuss the importance of teaching self-advocacy skills to the younger generation and lessons they have learned along the way.

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