Jenn Ochs, an ACL Board of Directors member and the Vice President of Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) traveled to Washington DC last week to attend the Disability Policy Seminar.

The Disability Policy Seminar is an annual federal legislative conference co-sponsored by leading disability advocate organizations: The Arc, Autism Society, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, United Cerebral Palsy, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), and TASH (the partners).

The Disability Policy Seminar is an opportunity to cultivate support on Capitol Hill and amplify the concerns of people with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) before Congress. The seminar brings together passionate advocates, including people with disabilities, policy experts, and professionals in the field, to learn about key issues and advance the grassroots movement for people with IDD. This strengthens federal advocacy efforts by providing training, learning opportunities, and updates, as well as opportunities to visit members of Congress.

Jenn has shared her vlog series with us that documents her time there. Watch below to learn more!