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In part two of the two-part grassroots advocacy series, The Waiting Room host Kenneth Kelty is joined by two influential voices in the disability advocacy space, Cheryl Powell and Beth Field. The group discusses the power of grassroots advocacy and its role in shaping policy for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community in North Carolina. As the 2024 election cycle approaches, the episode explores the strategies, challenges, and opportunities for mobilizing grassroots efforts to bring about meaningful change.
Cheryl Powell, co-chair of the Lived Experience Network Speaks (LENS), and Beth Field, Program Director of the Leadership Alliance for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LAND), share their insights on the importance of amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences to influence policy decisions that affect their lives directly. They discuss the ongoing challenges within the state, such as the long waitlist for the Innovations Waiver, which provides crucial supports for people with IDD, and the shortage of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) needed to care for them.
The conversation begins with a heartfelt tribute to Bill Donahue, a beloved and respected advocate whose legacy continues to inspire the community. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on what effective grassroots advocacy looks like and how it can serve as a powerful tool for change. Cheryl and Beth emphasize the significance of building strong, grassroots networks that include not only people with disabilities but also their families, allies, and community members who can lend their voices and influence to the cause.
Listeners are encouraged to get involved in the advocacy movement through joining groups like LENS, participating in advocacy days, or simply raising awareness in their own families and communities. Cheryl and Beth share practical steps for listeners to engage with local legislators, share personal stories, and support initiatives that aim to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
Their message is clear: everyone has a role to play in the fight for disability rights, and by coming together, significant and positive changes can be achieved.
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By The Waiting RoomIn part two of the two-part grassroots advocacy series, The Waiting Room host Kenneth Kelty is joined by two influential voices in the disability advocacy space, Cheryl Powell and Beth Field. The group discusses the power of grassroots advocacy and its role in shaping policy for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community in North Carolina. As the 2024 election cycle approaches, the episode explores the strategies, challenges, and opportunities for mobilizing grassroots efforts to bring about meaningful change.
Cheryl Powell, co-chair of the Lived Experience Network Speaks (LENS), and Beth Field, Program Director of the Leadership Alliance for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LAND), share their insights on the importance of amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences to influence policy decisions that affect their lives directly. They discuss the ongoing challenges within the state, such as the long waitlist for the Innovations Waiver, which provides crucial supports for people with IDD, and the shortage of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) needed to care for them.
The conversation begins with a heartfelt tribute to Bill Donahue, a beloved and respected advocate whose legacy continues to inspire the community. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on what effective grassroots advocacy looks like and how it can serve as a powerful tool for change. Cheryl and Beth emphasize the significance of building strong, grassroots networks that include not only people with disabilities but also their families, allies, and community members who can lend their voices and influence to the cause.
Listeners are encouraged to get involved in the advocacy movement through joining groups like LENS, participating in advocacy days, or simply raising awareness in their own families and communities. Cheryl and Beth share practical steps for listeners to engage with local legislators, share personal stories, and support initiatives that aim to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
Their message is clear: everyone has a role to play in the fight for disability rights, and by coming together, significant and positive changes can be achieved.