TEACH AND DUPLICATE CAPACITY

Three free community workshops

A basic facilitator curriculum for libraries, community groups and voluntary Action Circles. No special FFTAC belief, membership or subscription is required.

SESSION 1 / 60–75 MIN

Preparedness without panic

Goal: every person leaves with one practical household action. Use printed planning checklists, discuss local weather/utility disruptions, safe official sources and disability access.

Artifact: a private continuity plan and next step.

Household worksheet →

SESSION 2 / 60–75 MIN

Preserve the source

Goal: distinguish original documents from claims or synthetic summaries. Practice source attribution, backups, corrections and secure habits using sample files only.

Artifact: a sample source ledger and backup test.

Source Ark toolkit →

SESSION 3 / 60–75 MIN

Make decisions answer

Goal: learn the difference between evidence, a question, a record request and an appeal. Practice drafting a request using fictional cases; discuss rights and local legal aid.

Artifact: a safe example decision log or letter.

Decision log →

Facilitator operating rules

Start by saying participation is voluntary, free and nonpartisan; attendance is not a prerequisite for aid.
Rotate facilitation and allow disagreement without punishment.
Do not collect sensitive participant data or promise services you cannot provide.
Provide low-vision/large-print versions and an option to participate without internet or smartphones.
Refer safety and legal questions to qualified organizations.
Keep a public correction log and distribute revised copies when an error is found.

Offer a local space →