This is a sample presentation created during an internship with the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter. This particular presentation is tailored to those living with MS in Saginaw, MI and aims to increase knowledge of what advocacy is and how to start being an advocate. The presentation has accompanying instructional handouts.

1. jf Fixler & ASSOCIATES Advocacy and You A sample advocacy training presentation tailored for those living with MS in Saginaw, MI Lauren Hansen 2008, All rights reserved

2. Until a cure for MS is found, activism is a concrete way that YOU can help improve the lives of others living with multiple sclerosis.

4. What would you like to see? Advocacy can help you achieve it! Closer disabled parking at the mall! Flex time at work! A new curb cut on my street! Wheelchair accessible bathroom at the movie theater! Better insurance coverage!

6. Advocacy arenas Federal Action Alerts (email, letter, phone) Legislative visits State Action Alerts(email, letter, phone) Legislative visits Local Local issue task force Community committee or council Op-ed articles Local government visit Private Letter writing campaign In-person visit

7. Action alert network

16. Contact Decision Tree

17. Legislative Visits

21. Letter Writing

26. Private Sector Restaurant, School, Cinema, Shopping Center, Health Plan, Employer, Bank, etc.