Become a Stroke Advocate for National Stroke Association! 

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National Stroke Association Introduces the

Stroke Advocacy Network!

The Stroke Advocacy Network is National Stroke Association’s grassroots advocacy program designed to improve the care and quality of life of stroke survivors throughout the U.S.

 

The Stroke Advocacy Network supports stroke survivors, caregivers and all others who are passionate about stroke to become informed and effective advocates. This effort is dependant on individuals like you to succeed. Join us and add your voice to this important cause.  Click here to learn more.

National Stroke Association provides an

Advocacy Toolkit

The Advocacy Toolkit is a comprehensive resource to help you become an informed and effective advocate for improving the care and quality of life of stroke survivors.

 

The Advocacy Toolkit includes background information on the legislative process, effective advocacy tactics and a variety of worksheets and resources to support and refine your advocacy efforts. Stroke fact sheets and policy backgrounders are also available to increase your knowledge and to share with others, including your legislators. You are encouraged to use the Advocacy Toolkit in whatever way is best for you – review each and every document or pick and choose those that are most fitting to your specific needs, opportunities and audiences.

 

8 Things You Can Do To Make A Difference

 

Ask For What You Want

 

Know Who You’re Talking To (And Why You’re Relevant)

 

Developing and Sharing Your Personal Story

 

10 Tips For Effectively Communicating with Legislators

 

Delivering Your Message to Legislators

 

Tips on Working with Legislative Staff

 

How to Host a Legislative Site Visit

 

 

National Stroke Association Fact Sheets

Read about the experience of being an advocate

Lobby Day ~ Washington D.C.

June 22-23, 2011

Text Box: What is an advocate?
1) One that pleads the cause of another
2) One that supports or promotes the interests of another

           Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you felt YOU and your VOICE could make a difference in the world of stroke survivors, caregivers and their families? 

 

Well that is what the National Stroke Association’s Advocacy Network is all about.  Learning how to become an advocate for not only you as a constituent, but for the six million stroke survivors in the country! 

 

That’s powerful~!