I got an email from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota earlier this month to tell me about their Day of Advocacy, which is in April instead of November for some reason… maybe that’s the day when all the special interest groups come out to advocate for themselves and try to convince their legislators that the state’s money would be better served with us!
But on the Advocacy page of the EFMN website, you can scroll down to the Resources section where it describes a Telling Your Story app like this: “The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Disabilities has a free tool for advocates to compose and practice their story. The app guides users through the steps, from introducing yourself to identifying the specific issue, to the best methods for presenting a compelling story.”
I haven’t looked at the app myself, but it sounds interesting. It also sounds like something I’d never be able to use. I might be able to identify a specific issue quickly, but introducing myself? Presenting a compelling story? If you’ve been reading some of the blog posts on here, you’ll know that odds are pretty good that the legislator’s office would shut down for the night before I finished talking.