Summer of Activism: Getting Kids Involved in Advocacy
About IBD
07/23/19
•25m
About
Comments
Featured In
How young is "too young" to get kids involved in activism? Gastroenterologist and activist Dr Meenakshi Bewtra started her kids on their activism journey at birth and continues by bringing them to marches, voter registration events, and postcard writing parties. Dr Bewtra shares her tips on how you can involve your kids in activism, why you should, and how it might make your life as a parent — and activist — a bit easier.
Find Meenakshi Bewtra, MD, MPH at:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrsMeena
- Penn Medicine: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/meenakshi-bewtra
- Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
- Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutIBD/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/
Previous Episode
Summer of Activism: Attending a Town Hall
July 16, 2019
•13m
Working with our local elected officials is important to having our voices heard. But attending local town hall meetings held by state or federal congressional representatives is daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong describes her journey from sending an email to asking for support from her Congresswoman at a meeting in her district. She gives her tips on how you can make an impact in your community for people living with IBD.
Find Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong, at:
- Blog: https://chronicallystrong.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrklcLJ7FvGtN-fOvJJM-jQ
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chronicallystrongblog/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnbethea_
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicallystrongblog/
Find Amber J Tresca of About IBD at:
- Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
- Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutIBD/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/
Credits:
- Additional sound engineering courtesy Mac Cooney, https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney
- "About IBD with Amber Tresca" ©Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/
Next Episode
Summer of Activism: Attending Day on the Hill
July 30, 2019
•16m
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation—Be an Advocate: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/be-an-advocate
- International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders—Advocate for Digestive Health: https://www.iffgd.org/advocate-for-digestive-health.html
- United Ostomy Associations of America—Advocates for a Positive Change: https://www.ostomy.org/advocacy/
- Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
- Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutIBD/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/
If you like this episode you’ll love
Promoted