30 min
Episode 5: Advocating for Yourself with Megan Russell A Closer Look at Frontline Initiative
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- Careers
Megan Russell has supported Jay as a direct support professional (DSP) for the past 10 years. In this episode, Megan talks about her experience at the NADSP Advocacy Symposium where she learned the skills to advocate for herself and the people she supports to her legislators. She explains the importance of personal storytelling and shares that it's not as intimidating as she thought.
Read Megan Russell's story: Share link to FI story when it's public
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Frontline Initiative [update link]
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
Megan Russell has supported Jay as a direct support professional (DSP) for the past 10 years. In this episode, Megan talks about her experience at the NADSP Advocacy Symposium where she learned the skills to advocate for herself and the people she supports to her legislators. She explains the importance of personal storytelling and shares that it's not as intimidating as she thought.
Read Megan Russell's story: Share link to FI story when it's public
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Frontline Initiative [update link]
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
30 min