April 2025 Newsletter
ACT Launches new website and Logo
After months of planning, Advocating Change Together has a new website to call home! We wanted to create a space we were proud to share with others. We think this new site does just that. Users can find our calendar, read about programs, and look at photos from events. We put a lot of love into the website, let us know what you think!
Find us at: www.selfadvocacy.org
What is happening in April?
- Coffee Chats will take place on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
-Disability Power Day is back on the 3rd, 10th, 17th (In-Person), and 24th
-ACT Side-by- Side Chorus is meeting at Accord on the 21st!
-Book Club is meeting on the 9th and 23rd
-Happy Hour is taking place on the 17th at 4PM at Dual Citizen brewing Co.. We will be joined with Cow Tipping Press as our co-host for this month!
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-Check out The Poetic Vibes Poetry & Self Advocacy Workshop on the 11th! RSVP link in our calendar below
MNCCD at the Capitol
Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities co-hosted Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 25th. ACT had several members in attendance. Self-advocates from around the state rallied in promoting Medicaid over millionaires. This was a great opportunity to meet with legislators and gather for an important cause.
Have you reached out to your leaders yet?
ACT Spotlight - Shaunte Martin
Each month ACT interviews someone from our community to shine light on our team. This month, we checked in with Shaunte Martin. Shaunte is a self advocacy leader at ACT. She runs Coffee Chat on Mondays as well as cofacilitates classes. About Shaunte:
Coffee, tea, or something else?
-Hot chocolate and sometimes hot tea
Favorite Animal?
-Dogs, any and all breeds!
Passions outside of work
-Focusing on community driven activities, spreading disability awareness
March happy hour = Massive success!
Our March 20th happy hour saw one of our best turnouts yet! As you may know, ACT meets the 3rd Thursday of each month for drinks. Whether you prefer beer or something non-alcoholic, great conversations are sure to be had! The March meetup was special- ACT launched our website and new logo to the public for the first time! Stay in touch with us to know where we are hosting each month!
