Public Transportation Advocacy
UCP Michigan knows that people with disabilities face many barriers to transportation. We work to address these barriers and to eliminate as many as possible so that people with all disabilities can participate in their communities.
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan works to increase the voice of people with disabilities when transportation decisions are made in Michigan. We are working to increase the knowledge of decision-makers about accessible public transportation, to increase their support for public transportation, and to increase the skills of advocates working locally for improved public transportation.
All Aboard! Mich. Transportation Advocacy Training
Through a grant from the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, UCP Michigan developed information to teach people about transportation issues and services. UCP Michigan is also working to help RICCs and other local groups learn how to advocate for better transportation.
What are some of the training materials?
In the Transportation Advocacy Handbook
Handbook I Public Transportation in Michigan
Handbook II Coalition Building
Handbook III Developing a Plan
Handbook IV Using the Media
Handbook V Millage Campaign
In the Creating Change Together 1.0 Advocacy Manual
- 1. Types of Advocacy
- 2. Rights and Responsibilities
- 3. Being Assertive
- 4. Action Plans
- 5. Negotiation
- 6. Government
- 7. Voting
- 8. Talking with Public Officials
- 9. Serving on Boards and Committees
- 10. Rules to Run Meetings
- 11. Talking to the Media
- 12. Get Involved!
- Local Advisory Councils (LAC)
- Community Investment in Public Transportation
- Transportation Voucher Programs
- The project Blog: www.transportationallies.blogspot.com
- Personal transportation stories in videos: www.YouTube.com/UCPMichigan
