We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Partners in Policymaking Training

We are now accepting applications for our 2012 Partners in Policymaking class. Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity designed to involve and empower people with developmental disabilities, parents of young children with disabilities and other family members. People with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities are the primary target groups of the Partners program.

Partners in Policymaking will be held March 23^rd-25^th and April 20^th-22^nd in Decatur, GA. The deadline to apply for this program is February 1^st, 2012. Each applicant is required to submit a one page letter of recommendation from a leader in your community. Scholarships are available for childcare, mileage, and personal supports.

Participants will hear from subject-matter experts on a variety of topics that relate to the issue of developmental disabilities. In March, participants will hear from Guy Caruso on the History of the Disability Movement as well as People First Language. We also have a speaker coming to talk about building accountability and commitment and Stacey Ramirez will be there to talk about Person Centered Planning.

If you are interested in becoming a leader in your community on disability issues, you should strongly consider becoming involved with Partners in Policymaking. You can access the online application here, and you may also contact Ryan Johnson at rjohnson@aadd.org with any questions. To read more about Partners, please visit our website.