2025 Advocate NH Conference: Let it Grow!

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Memorial Union Building, Granite State Room (2nd floor)
83 Main St.
Durham, NH 03824
United States

Advocacy doesn't grow overnight - we all need to start somewhere. Join us this fall for a day all about advocacy, connection, and growth at the 2025 Advocate NH Conference: Let it Grow!

This year’s conference brings together self-advocates, families, and community partners for an inspiring program of speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.

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Highlights Include:

  • Keynotes: "Jill's Journey" with Jill Libby and “Moments that Matter: Advocating for AT in Real Time” — with ATinNH
  • Breakout sessions on advocacy, self-determination, and using media for advocacy goals
  • Supported Decision Making workshop with Deborah Opramolla
  • Interactive dialogue with leaders in disability advocacy and policy
  • Open mic opportunities, networking, and exhibitor tables

Start your day with coffee and conversation, then dive into engaging sessions designed to strengthen advocacy and celebrate community.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged! 

Event Schedule: 9 - 9:25 AM welcome and breakfast; 9:30 - 9:45 AM opening remarks; 9:45 - 10:15 AM Keynote Speaker, Jill Libby; 10:25 - 11:55 AM Breakout sessions: That's Advocacy Baby, Be Your Authentic Self, and Using Media for Your Advocacy Goals; 12 - 12:45 PM Lunch and Open Mic 12:45 - 1:15 PM Supported Decision Making with Deb Opramolla; 1:15 - 2 PM Second Keynote, "Moments that MatterL Growing Advocacy for AT in Real Time" with ATinNH; 2:15 - 3 PM Art Activity; 3:15 - 4:25 PM Panel Discussion;

Hosted by ABLE NH in partnership with the UNH Institute on Disability and People First of NH.

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