Fwd: Partners in Policymaking

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Partners in Policymaking is currently taking applications for the 2011 class.

If you know anyone that may be interested, please forward this along!

Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity

designed to involve and empower people with developmental disabilities,

parents of children with disabilities and other family members. The Partners

program is the most comprehensive educational program on disability issues

in Georgia.

How You Will Benefit:

* Understand best practices

* Connect with national and Georgia experts

* Network with other advocates from around the state

* Be part of creating positive change

What You Will Cover:

* Community Organizing

* State/Federal Governmental Affairs

* History of Disability

Who Should Apply: People with developmental disabilities, parents of

children with developmental disabilities, and family members are the primary

target groups of the Partners program. We are looking for individuals who

are seriously interested in developing their advocacy skills for the benefit

of strengthening their families and being a part of local and statewide

advocacy efforts.

When: Class dates are March 25th-27th and April 15th-17th

For More information or to apply online, go to

http://www.aadd.org/files/advocacy.html or contact at

ext. 217, or rjohnson@...