media relations workshops (fwd)

[Karen Ozmun]

(Just received this notice from our WATA partner Washington Protection and
Advocacy System.)

Media Relations Workshops

Sponsored by Washington Protection and Advocacy System with financial
support from the state Developmental Disabilities Council

Attend any of these free half-day workshops and learn how, when and why to
use the media to promote disability issues.

Seattle
August 21, 1996

Tacoma
August 28, 1996

Olympia
September 4, 1996

Colville
September 11, 1996

Bellingham
September 18, 1996

Yakima
September 25, 1996


Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to learn how media relations can help promote disability
issues and organizations serving the disability community. Advocates serving
people from diverse cultures are encouraged to attend.

What you’ll lean?
•  	Benefits of working with the media
•  	Identifying and pitching a good story
•  	Writing effective press releases
•	Creating Public Service Announcements
•  	Handling unfavorable media coverage
•  	Targeting media outlets in your area
•  	Writing strong Letters to the Editor
•	Using available resources

What to bring
•      Pen and paper to take notes
•      Questions for the media panel
•      A story idea that you want to develop
•      Samples of your work for editorial support

Accommodations
All workshops will be held in accessible locations and people with
disabilities are encouraged to attend. Sign-language interpreters and
materials in alternative formats are available upon request.

To request accommodations, please contact Cha Pope at WPAS at 1-800-562-2702
v/TTY.

Our Background
These workshops are sponsored by Washington Protection and Advocacy System
(WPAS) with financial support from the Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC).

WPAS is a private, nonprofit agency that has been protecting the rights of
people with disabilities since 1972.

The mission of WPAS is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination
and expressed choices of people with disabilities who are eligible for our
services. WPAS pays particular attention to serving people from diverse
cultures.

WPAS works to promote, expand and protect human and legal rights through the
use of legal advocacy, information and referral, training, publications and
systemic advocacy.

The DDC serves as a voice within the structures of state government for
people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The mission of the DDC is to advocate for public policy change and best
practices which promote the full inclusion of people with developmental
disabilities and contribute to their independence, productivity, integration
and full inclusion into the community.

The DDC receives federal funding under the Developmental Disabilities
Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

Trainers
•	Nicole Elger, WPAS Media Specialist
•	Cha Pope, WPAS Project Coordinator
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       A panel of media and public relations professionals will answer
       questions.

Co-Sponsors
•      WA Low-Income Housing Network
•	ARC of King County
•	Family Pride Resource Center of WA

We need more co-sponsors. If your organization would like to co-sponsor a
workshop, please contact Cha Pope at WPAS at 1-800-562-2702 v/TTY.

WPAS
1401 E Jefferson, Ste 506
Seattle, WA  98122

REGISTRATION  FORM
Please fill out and send or fax to WPAS no later than one week prior to the
workshop you plan to attend.

Name:

Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone #:

Workshop site:

Mail to:  	Media Relations Workshops
		WPAS
		1401 E Jefferson, Ste 506
		Seattle, WA  98122

Fax to:		(206) 324-1783