Road to the Capitol: Leadership Institute for Self-Advocates is a five-day, in-person leadership program for Spanish-speaking self-advocates ages 18–36 with developmental disabilities.

Participants will build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and practice sharing their personal stories. They will learn how laws and policies affect the disability community and how to speak up in important spaces.

Sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at ALAS. On Thursday, participants will travel to Madison to attend Disability Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. The schedule will be different that day due to travel and event activities.

This is an application-based program. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. The ALAS team will review applications and contact selected participants. A short interview may be required.

Parents or caregivers may join the group for the Madison trip if they choose to accompany their self-advocate.

This program will be offered entirely in Spanish.