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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.

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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. In most cases, DASH did not create the materials.  Whenever possible, we have converted the non-DASH materials to an accessible format.  If you need materials in alternative formats, please contact us so that we can provide you with the source/author of the material. More

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

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Join the DASH Listserv

DASH has created a Listserv for disability advocacy groups. The Listserv is designed to allow disability advocacy groups in Pennsylvania to share information and support each other. You and members of your group can ask questions or get advice about disability advocacy from other groups and you can share the things that your group has learned. The DASH Listserv will bring together groups from all across Pennsylvania that advocate for people with many different disabilities. It will give you the chance to find other groups to work with and to build coalitions. To become a member of the DASH Listserv, please complete the online membership application.