Emerging Leaders Program

LeadershipAdvocacyDisability
Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: Disability Voices United - Click here to apply

Application Deadline: Applications opening soon

Organization Overview: The Emerging Leaders Program is a five-part training program designed to empower self-advocates with disabilities and family advocates in California with the skills and knowledge to take on leadership roles in their communities. This program focuses on building advocacy skills to drive systemic change, with a special emphasis on equity, self-determination, and dismantling barriers for underserved individuals with disabilities, especially people of color and non-speaking individuals.

Key Information:

  • Location: Online via Zoom

  • Modality: Remote

  • Compensation: Free of charge

  • Estimated Time Commitment: Five 1-hour weekly sessions on Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, with additional monthly mentorship meetings

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a person with a disability or a family member of a person with a disability residing in California

  • Commitment to attend all five sessions

Charlotte Waterson
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