Three-Part Talk Series | The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action

Graphic with blue, orange, and turquoise that reads: The Power of Advocacy from Awareness to Action. Join OCCK,Inc. & The Disability Rights Center of Kansas for a free three-part talk series! This educational series is made possible through support from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Oct. 21st, Nov. 6th., Dec. 2nd from10am to 12pm. Open to all | in-person & zoom | OCCK, Inc., 1710 W. Schilling Rd., Salina, KS. Visit www.occk.com for details or accommodations requests

The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action | FREE Three-Part Talk Series
Presented by OCCK, Inc. & the Disabilities Rights Center of Kansas

This talk series is designed to help Kansans with disabilities, families, and community-based supports gain practical advocacy tools and understand upcoming changes in Kansas law.

Led by Rocky Nichols, Executive Director of DRC Kansas, each session will explore real-world strategies for navigating new laws, including the person-centered guardianship law taking effect in 2026, as well as topics such as Medicaid rights, appeals, assistive technology, and supporting natural networks like families, caregivers, and advocates.

In-Person and via Zoom
OCCK, Inc. – 1710 W. Schilling Ave., Conference Room 6, Salina, KS

October, 21st 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/9352197127?pwd=QsHUiIibtPNwk2bAdfstn3MCzTEufM.1&omn=99281481020
Passcode: POA1

November 6th 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/9352197127?pwd=bR1gtyK6GDbFibYbiFERh3np4AabVb.1&omn=91645694450
Passcode: POA2

December 2nd, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93271989873?pwd=rGgu9NcnHFhIvoJkVaT7cxP2aZHar2.1
Passcode: DCSACH

Visit https://occk.com/2025/10/14/the-power-of-advocacy-2025/ or call (785) 827-9383 for more details or accommodations.
Three-Part Talk Series | The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action