Workshops

During this session, participants will learn about the IFES Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit, how to use social media to conduct advocacy campaigns, and how to create inclusive and accessible messages. Participants will review the six steps of advocacy and discuss...

During this session, Dr Ngozi Marion Emmanuel discusses a toolkit she created to support positive portrayals of disability in film. Films have been recognised as an important media for shaping disability identity and disability pride. However, research has shown that...

During this session Bert Wander, Acting CEO of Avaaz, will share their approach to campaigning, from how to spot opportunities to develop effective strategies, communicate powerfully, and deliver impactful advocacy. Avaaz is the world's largest multi issue campaigning community with...

Presented by renowned disability scholar Prof. Beth Haller (Towson University in Maryland), this webinar focuses on how to do self-advocacy through media and the internet. It includes tips on making videos, doing online petitions, and advocating through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr.

In this session Miro Griffiths (University of Leeds) provides an overview of the Leverhulme Trust and University of Leeds funded research on Disability Activism across Europe project. This project explored young disabled people’s views, experiences, tensions, and opportunities for participating...

Led by YDAR partners Ashley Law and Sarah Timreck at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, participants discuss the fundamentals of leadership, including different leadership styles and ethical leadership, as well as the key principles of communication, including tips for...

In this online workshop George Sempangi (ADD International) talks about what it means to be a young person with a disability. He explains that having an impairment is a reality, and it is important you accept yourself. The world has...

In this session Blaise Murphet explains how to use Zoom on your mobile phone, and how to register for Eventbrite events.     Presentation slides Blaise intro on how to use Zoom slides 24 May   Bio Blaise Murphet is...

This online course will introduce advocates to how to use traditional and online media advocacy techniques to build awareness of disability issues. It will cover the use of social media, videos, websites and blogs for disability advocacy. It includes e-lectures, self-teaching assignments, and all-online readings and other resources.