Fall 2022 Education and Advocacy Webinar Series from Community Support Network, Inc.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the NH Legislative process? Or learn how to engage your legislators? Maybe you wanted to learn more about the NH law that protects and provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities? How about getting the latest information about the developmental disability BDS system transformation? This fall CSNI has a webinar for you! All events are from 6 pm to 8 pm. For more information please contact Karen at kblake@csni.org.

You can also find more information on the CSNI Future Trainings/Webinars page.

BDS System Transformation: Moving Forward Together

Tuesday, October 25th - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/443276260227

Encore presentation of BDS System Transformation educational summit presented by Ellen McCahon, Executive Director for CSNI. This informational session will provide a brief history, what has happened so far and plans for the future. Come to learn about the plan for BDS system redesign and to ask questions.

RSA 171a Can work for you: What do I need to know?

Tuesday, November 1st - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/443324173537

RSA 171a is the NH law that concerns individuals and families with developmental disabilities. This informational session will provide the history of RSA 171a, key sections of this law and how to utilize. Co-Presented by Cathy Spinney, parent, Area Agency Board member and experienced DD advocate in NH and Karen Blake, parent and Public Policy Director for CSNI.

Legislative 101: How does the process work in NH?

Tuesday, November 15th - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/443348917547

Have you ever wondered how the legislative process works in NH? Why is the budget process important? How can I easily get involved? This information session has it all.

Co-presented by Jennifer Bertrand, Director of Community Partnerships at Community Crossroads and Karen Blake. Public Policy Director for CSNI.

Advocacy 201: As easy as a text, email or phone call

Tuesday, December 6th - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/443364203267

Now I know how the legislative process works but now I need more practice getting involved. This session will be informational and interactive to learn how to craft your story, write a letter/email and more. This is open to everyone. Attendance of Legislative 101 not required. Co-presented by Carrie Duran, Legislative Liaison for Lakes Region Community Services and Karen Blake, Public Policy Director for CSNI.

Action Items from The Arc

From their About Us page: "The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving them and their families."

Please visit their Action Center where you can easily write to congress and tell your story on two very important topics.

1. Disability funding and what you need to live in your community.
2. Supporting the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.4102) which would raise the asset limits on money in bank accounts, retirement accounts, and savings. Right now, people who get SSI can only have $2,000 in assets. Married couples can only have $3,000.

It took me less than 1 minute to do both.

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