Webinar, January 5th, 2024, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Free. BIA-MA will be hosting four virtual Advocacy Training Workshops in January 2024 to prepare for Brain Injury Advocacy Day.
* These virtual workshops will offer an opportunity for individuals from all over the state to attend in the comfort of their homes and learn how to advocate for our legislative initiatives.
* Attend one or all four workshops. Register for each workshop separately.
- Introduction to Advocacy Workshop – January 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 amThe first workshop will cover an introduction to advocacy, why become an advocate, and the many ways one can advocate.Meeting ID 832 3329 1413 – Passcode 184247 – Register Now
- Massachusetts State Government Workshop – January 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The second workshop will include an introduction to the Massachusetts Constitution, and an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of state government.Meeting ID 818 3950 5627 – Passcode 13155 – Register Now
- How a Bill Becomes a Law – January 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The third workshop will include the School House Rock Video on “How a Bill Becomes a Law”, and the steps to follow in the legislative process in Massachusetts. It will also highlight the four primary bills BIA-MA is advocating for this session. Meeting ID 850 3808 8824 – Passcode 46673 – Register Now
- State Budget Workshop – January 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am The fourth workshop will describe the Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP), how the program is funded, and the steps in the budget process. Meeting ID 810 2692 5816 – Passcode 303488 – Register Now
Or for more information, visit https://biama.org/advocacyday/ and scroll down to the workshops, or contact biama@biama.org
