Inland Empire, CA – June 9, 2025 — The Legacy Bridges Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Your Voice, Your Power—a free, 4-week virtual advocacy workshop designed to equip individuals with the tools, confidence, and community support needed to create meaningful change.
This dynamic workshop is open to parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, self-advocates, and community allies who are ready to turn lived experiences into advocacy that gets results. Whether you’re just beginning your advocacy journey or feeling stuck navigating complex systems, this program offers a path forward.
“So many families feel alone, overwhelmed, or unheard. Your Voice, Your Power is here to change that,” said Melanee A. Stovall, MBA, Executive Director of Legacy Bridges Foundation. “We want participants to leave this workshop feeling confident, connected, and ready to speak up—for themselves or their loved ones.”
🗓️ Workshop Details:
Dates: Tuesdays – July 29, August 5, August 12, and August 19, 2025
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM (PT)
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4ATX3DNfQSS-SH4fJ4invw
📚 Workshop Topics:
Each session is designed to build confidence, connection, and practical advocacy skills:
Week 1: Advocacy Starts with You
Week 2: Building Your Advocacy Network
Week 3: Communicating & Advocating Effectively
Week 4: Reflecting, Following Up & Moving Forward
🧰 Participants Will Learn How To:
Speak up with confidence
Navigate systems like education, healthcare, and social services
Build networks of support and collective power
Advocate effectively for lasting change
No experience is needed—just your lived truth.
About Legacy Bridges Foundation:
Legacy Bridges Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and their families through education, advocacy, and community connection.
