Telling Your Personal Story

Legislators and other public officials often hear thousands of stories every day. That's why it's important to move your personal story to the front of their mind by making it efficient and effective. To encourage systems change, personal stories need to be told in a structured way. The story we tell key decision makers must clearly communicate a purpose, and at the same time, include memorable details that keep the listener's interest long after the story is told.

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Iowa Insurance Division Consumer Advocacy

A main focus of the Iowa Insurance Division's mission is to help protect consumers and increase the understanding of insurance and securities products.

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Advocacy Toolkit from Iowans with Disabilities in Action

infoNET and the entire ID Action network have the resources you need to be an effective advocate on the issues you care about. We will help you keep on top of the issues being discussed in the Iowa Legislature and in the US Congress, learn more about the issues so you can be an informed and confident advocate, and find ways to become effective advocates.

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A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy

Advocacy comes in many forms, ranging from friendly, gentle persuasion to aggressive, in your face confrontation. The form or style that is most effective often depends on the type of advocacy you are pursuing. When it comes to parent advocacy in education, there are extremely important considerations: the long-term working relationship between you, as a parent, and the educators who have a continuing role in your child's educational development, and how that relationship may affect your child's educational environment.

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Treatment Choices and Evidence-Based Practices

Families are encouraged to ask their child's doctor or provider questions about the treatment being recommended and should come prepared with a notebook to record the answers to their questions. Families should also share their values and preferences with providers.