Public Policy Resources

Public Policy Resources

Changing the Conversation: Language Study Toolkit and Language Guide

Learn more about UCP’s Language Study and access a toolkit and Language Guide publication designed for affiliates to use in grassroots advocacy and communications.

 

Case for Inclusion – Affiliate Advocacy Toolkit

UCP 2015 Case for Inclusion Preview Powerpoint – The Good, the Bad, the Trends

Download the Report

Learn about the Case for Inclusion, an annual report that tracks the progress of community living standards for Americans living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Visit cfi.ucp.org to download the most recent report and dig into interactive data tables to see where your state ranks on key indicators. And, find use these tools to help you publicize the current Case for Inclusion report. The Case for Inclusion Affiliate Advocacy Toolkit includes sample press releases, blog posts, newsletter articles and images you can use on social media and other materials.

Since 2006, these rankings enable families, advocates, the media and policymakers to fully understand each state’s progress or lack of improvement, and help to protect programs and services against unwise funding cuts, as well as guide future reforms to promote inclusion and enhance the quality of life for these, and ultimately all, Americans.

 

Policy Communications Toolkit

Learn how to develop or strengthen your affiliate’s media outreach operations through effective communication. The Policy Communications Toolkit includes guidelines and examples, and is meant to be a living document that will be updated and edited to reflect your needs—so please, let us know what you want to see included! We are happy to help explain or add to any of the content included.

 

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2017 Annual Meeting Public Policy Presentation: