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Remote Disability Advocate

Posted on: 2024-02-08

OBJECTIVE> 

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A remote position with an organization that needs the following skills and abilities:> 

    >Applied communications>  >Alternative dispute resolution>  >Advocacy> 

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EXPERIENCE> 

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DISABILITY LAW COLORADO. Denver, CO. 2002 - 2023.> 

Client Assistance Program Rights Advocate> 

    >Provided information, problem resolution, advocacy, and self-advocacy guidance to individuals regarding their rights under the Federal Rehabilitation Act.>  >Provided advocacy through negotiation and appeal processes.>  >Provided Client Assistance Program orientation to new counselors.>  >Analyzed agency policy changes for compliance with Federal law.> 
    >Governor appointment to two State councils.> 

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Traumatic Brain Injury Grant Coordinator. > 

    >Provided information and advice, self-advocacy guidance, and advocacy under the Federal Protection and Advocacy of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury.>  >Provided information to other grant programs.>  >Served on the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Colorado Brain Injury Advisory Council.> 

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SELF-EMPLOYED. Denver, CO. 1978 - 2002.> 

    >Market research.>  >Manuscript and book editing.>  >Contract bookkeeping and tax filings.>  >Copy writing.>  >Business plan development.> 

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EDUCATION> 

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Fort Hays Kansas State University. Hays, KS. 1973, Bachelor’s Degree, major in psychology> 

University of Denver. Denver, CO. 2001, Advanced Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution>