Resources on Systems & Individual Advocacy
The following list of resources is provided to supplement the trainings, publications and other resources on Systems & Individual Advocacy contained on this website.
Advocacy and Lobbying by Centers for Independent Living
- Advocacy Skill Building Toolkit - The toolkit was developed collaboratively with CIL staff in response to the needs and interests of CILs and other stakeholders. The Advocacy Skill Building Toolkit, is a new set of resources for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and others to facilitate workshops to develop the advocacy skills of emerging Independent Living leaders and youth with disabilities.
- IndependentSector Resource: Nonprofit Political Activity
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, approved by OMB (PDF)
- Communicating with Legislators, produced by the Consortium of Idahoans with Disabilities. An illustration of how one CIL prepares consumers for systems advocacy.
- BolderAdvocacy: Tools for Effective Advocacy
- BolderAdvocacy: Navigate the Rules -- Influencing Legislation
- BolderAdvocacy: Navigate the Rules -- Electoral Activity
- A Guide to Disability Rights Law, which includes the National Voter Registration Act
- A Voter Registration Toolkit for Nonprofits and Social Service Agencies
- Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) on Lobbying
- Nonprofits and Lobbying - Yes They Can! Website of the American Bar Association
- 6 Twitter Tips for Change-Makers