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2010
Disability Caucus The West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council began the West Virginia Disability Caucus in 1997 as an effort to support and develop the statewide, grassroots disability community. The Disability Caucus provides training in grassroots organizing and advocacy skills for people with disabilities and other interested individuals. The Caucus also provides motivation for individuals with disabilities to get involved, to feel ownership, and to take responsibility for making changes to improve the lives of people with disabilities in their community, state and nation. The Caucus is a good opportunity for people with disabilities to network, begin developing strategies, and connect with advocacy groups they can be part of to actually go about the work of making change. The Caucus has been held in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004and 2006 and attendance has grown each year. High quality state and national speakers are a highlight of the Caucus. Individuals also have the opportunity to attend District Meetings at each Caucus to identify issues, develop strategies, and establish priorities for addressing the problems of individuals with disabilities in their area of the state. The reports from the District Meetings are used by the Council, and by other statewide disability groups, as they plan services, future advocacy activities, and legislative priorities. Watch for Information about the next Disability Caucus |
