Become a Citizen Advocate

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers many opportunities for people to engage in public policy advocacy to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans affected by brain injury. Through sharing their lived experience with brain injury these Citizen Advocates work together to create positive change that improves supports and services as well as preventing brain injury in Minnesota. The key to being successful in any of our advocacy has always been and will continue to be these Citizen Advocates who are willing to share their personal story.

The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Citizen Advocate Program provides training and information sessions on the issues, on the political process and how to become an effective advocate. We provide opportunities for advocates to put these skills to use by visiting the State Capitol, meeting with legislators, testifying on Bills, holding community forums and many other opportunities. The program is both in-person and virtual and is flexible so that you can choose how much time you want to spend being involved.

• Learn about the Issues: Medical Assistance, Healthcare, Transportation, Housing, etc.
• Get support to turn your personal brain injury story into an effective political message.
• Come to the Capitol, attend Committee Hearings, and gain knowledge of the political process.
• Participate in a Town Hall Forum on Brain Injury or other local community event.
• Meet directly with your Legislators to share what you think needs to be done.
• Understand and impact the Minnesota State Budget process.
• Meet new friends and other like-minded people who want to change the system.

If you have any questions, are willing to share your story and might want to join us, contact Maeve Olson or signup with us below.

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