This is where the staff of the Reeve Foundation is sharing up-to-the-minute information and putting some context around the news affecting the spinal cord injury and paralysis community. Not to mention insight into what's going on here at the Foundation.
Feel free to comment and offer suggestions. We'll respond.
Twelve Advocacy Actions to Take in 2012
H old a party to highlight priorities & mobilize people in fun, thematic way
A sk members of your community and/or constituency to get involved
P ublish an article or study with facts detailing needs you are addressing
P ost news links on your Facebook page to inform friends about issues
Y ell, yodel, yowl against injustice but also hear, listen, ask, read, think
N arrate & share your own story or inspirational stories about others
E ducate yourself about the issues & embrace teachable moments
W rite, email, call, text & use social media to contact decision-makers
Y earn & strive for a just society, living by example & showing respect
E ngage high-profile contacts, especially those with connection to cause
A rrange informational meetings throughout your community and on-line
R aise awareness and funds in support of mission and issues
Find out more about advocacy in our
community's advocacy group and our
action center.
