Partners in Policymaking
6 Training sessions that could change your life!
FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Building The Next Generation of Leaders
Partners in Policymaking is a national leadership training program for people with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities. It provides the most current knowledge about disability issues and develops the competencies necessary for effective advocacy to influence public policy at all levels of government.
Productive Partnerships
The goal of Partners in Policymaking is to achieve productive partnerships between people needing and using services and those who make public policy and laws. It is designed to provide knowledge and skills building so that participants may work to obtain state of the art services for themselves and others.
Partners in Policymaking also educates participants about current issues and best practices and familiarizes them with policymaking and the legislative processes at the local, state and federal levels. Individual sessions are devoted to specific topics presented by nationally known experts in their fields.
If you are interested in participating please complete an application.
Instructions for completing the application:
1. Save the application form first; use the “save as” from the File toolbar menu; save with your first name, last name, & date: example robbiegray09302010;
2. Complete the application- you can type in the form; click “save” to save your information;
3. Email the completed application to Robbie Gray, robbie.gray@la.gov and in the subject line please put Partners in Policymaking.
4. If you choose to fax your application (225) 342-1970;
5. If you choose to mail you application:
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
Attn: Partners in Policymaking®
P.O. Box 3455
Baton Rouge, LA 70821 – 3455
6. For questions please contact Robbie Gray at 225.342.6804 or 800-450-8108.
The deadline for applying is September 30, 2010.
Download the pdf Partners in Policymaking application
The 2011 dates for Partners in Policymaking are to be determined.
Attention Partners’ Graduates!!!
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council would like to know what advocacy activities you have been involved in since graduating from Partners in Policymaking. Please contact our Partners in Policymaking Coordinator, Liz Gary, at (504) 858-8633 or partners_coordinator@charter.net to give her an update on your advocacy efforts. Also, if your contact information has changed since graduating from Partners, please let Liz know.
Partners in Policymaking Brochure
National Partners in Policymaking Training Site
