DC Project Action

Project ACTION! members presented a workshop titled “Self-Advocacy and Healthy Relationships” today at the TASH conference.

They shared their lived experiences and how their involvement intersects with , a collaboration they are a part of along with Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, the DC R**e Crisis Center, and the Department on Developmental Disability.

Members Thomas Mangrum, Lindsey Wilkes, Thelma Green, and Vanessa Monroe presented. The session was moderated by advisor Tiffany Yuille.

Project ACTION! members presents “30 Years of Self-Advocacy: Sharing Successes, Strategies and Stories” at the TASH conference in New Orleans. They are facilitating a two-hour session that is very well-attended. They will present again on Friday and Saturday.

They are taking their advocacy experience national!

Project ACTION! is enjoying the third day of the 2023 TASH conference. They presented on “The Role of Advocacy in Building Healthy Relationships: You Can Choose.”

We got to celebrate Project ACTION!’s long-time Advisor Rebecca Salon who was presented the Marc Gold Employment Award for her emoloyment advocacy and leadership from TASH.

DC’s Disability Rights Advocacy Leader Bob Williams was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by !

Thanks to Rhonda White and Tiffany Yuille for moderating two of the workshops.

What an exciting time to be a part of the disability community!