DASH is....
Disability Advocacy Support Hub (DASH) is a project of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council to assist disability advocacy groups make positive change in their communities and across Pennsylvania. We have a staff of trained professionals and consultants to assist grassroots advocacy groups of all sizes and different kinds of disabilities. Please contact us for more information.
Resource Bank
The purpose of the resource bank is to create a place for disability groups to share information and tools that can be helpful in their work.
The resource bank is a compilation of publications and links which have been submitted to DASH. Whenever possible, materials have been made accessible. We apologize for any difficulties.
Technical Assistance
DASH can provide support through:
- Training programs in six regions of PA several times a year on topics recommended by advocacy groups
- Toll-free phone line for technical assistance when your group needs it and resources to share
- Networking and coalition building, including networking fairs and a listserv
- Intensive assistance to one new and developing advocacy group each year
DASH staff and consultants can answer questions and assist with:
- Legislative and policy advocacy
- Community organizing
- Organizational development
- Grants and fundraising
- Effective planning
- Different advocacy approaches
- Networking and coalition building
- Effective media strategies
- Corporate, legal and fiscal issues relating to non-profits
- Management of small non-profits
- And more
