DC Project Action

12/07/2024

Project ACTION! members presented a workshop titled “Self-Advocacy and Healthy Relationships” today at the TASH conference.

They shared their lived experiences and how their involvement intersects with , a collaboration they are a part of along with Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, the DC R**e Crisis Center, and the Department on Developmental Disability.

Members Thomas Mangrum, Lindsey Wilkes, Thelma Green, and Vanessa Monroe presented. The session was moderated by advisor Tiffany Yuille.

12/05/2024

Project ACTION! members presents “30 Years of Self-Advocacy: Sharing Successes, Strategies and Stories” at the TASH conference in New Orleans. They are facilitating a two-hour session that is very well-attended. They will present again on Friday and Saturday.

They are taking their advocacy experience national!

06/12/2024

Project ACTION! members were so excited to attend their First Aid training today. Everyone shared that they learned a lot. They were glad that they now are up to date and know the current practice and procedures to help save a life.

Thank you to RCM of Washington Inc especially Rhonda, Erica and Breeaana for your awesome instruction and guidance!

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06/05/2024

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03/27/2024

Project ACTION! Executive committee members were honored today at the DDAM 2024 Awards Celebration.

Co-Presidents Thomas Mangrum, Jr., and Ricardo Thornton, Sr., each received the Advocate for Equity award.

Treasurer Thelma Green also derived the Advocate for Equity award.

They each have been fierce advocates for equity and inclusion for over a decade.

Join us in celebrating them!

03/23/2024

Project ACTION! celebrated DD Awareness month at their in-person meeting today. They had a great turnout.

Afterwards they partnered with Lifeline Partnership for a joint DDAM Award event, get-together with music from Jesse Coley and the Wes Biles Jazz Band.

They presented the Lawrence Anthony Vessels Vision Award to Amy Brooks, CEO of RCM of Washington Inc and the Thelma Goldberg Lifetime Advocacy Award to Councilmember Vincent Gray.

An Advocacy Day to remember!

12/06/2023

We invite you to join us this Saturday, December 9th from 10:00am - 12:00Noon for our first in-person DC Project Action meeting in over three years.

The meeting will be held at First Trinity Lutheran Church at 309 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Free parking across the street, accessible and refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Tiffany Yuille at [email protected] or at 202-448-1459 to join or if you have questions.

Can't wait to greet you and wish you Happy Holidays!

12/02/2023

Project ACTION! is enjoying the third day of the 2023 TASH conference. They presented on “The Role of Advocacy in Building Healthy Relationships: You Can Choose.”

We got to celebrate Project ACTION!’s long-time Advisor Rebecca Salon who was presented the Marc Gold Employment Award for her emoloyment advocacy and leadership from TASH.

DC’s Disability Rights Advocacy Leader Bob Williams was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by !

Thanks to Rhonda White and Tiffany Yuille for moderating two of the workshops.

What an exciting time to be a part of the disability community!

12/02/2023

Project ACTION! is TASH’s 2023 Conference in Bmore!

They delivered two successful workshop sessions “A Place at the Table: Self-Advocates Influencing Positive Change” and “Self-Advocacy Basics: The Role of Families” on Friday, Dec. 1.

They showed up and Let Their Voices Be Heard!

And had a great time unwinding the end of the day with each other and other conference goers!

09/22/2023

Project ACTION! members were glad to attend the People On The Go of Maryland at their “Breaking Barriers” conference in Baltimore, MD.

Had a great time attending great sessions, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Learning about opportunities for Project ACTION! to collaborate with People on the Go of Maryland!

05/29/2023

03/06/2023

Project ACTION! would like to honor the life of Judy Heumann. She was a fierce advocate. When she was appointed as the first Director of the Department on Disability Services, she invited Project ACTION! members to meet with her at her apartment because she wanted to hear from us first about what our experiences were, what was working for us and what wasn’t. She talked and listened to us for more than four hours. We thank her for listening, advocating and paving the way for us all!