A FREE leadership training for self-advocates and family members of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

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DC Advocacy Partners is a leadership training program designed for self-advocates and family members of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Through this program, you will gain leadership skills and techniques to help develop positive partnerships with elected officials, school personnel, and other community leaders. You will become a policy influencer, and will interact with policy makers and policy implementers regarding services that you and/or your family may use. You will be given opportunities to engage in interactive learning experiences and gain valuable information about current issues, services and strategies, as well as policymaking and legislative processes at local and national levels. As a part of this nine-month program, you will become a member of a DC network of community advocates working together to improve opportunities for Washingtonians with disabilities.

Topics addressed:

  • Disability History, Public Policy and Services

January 6-7, 2012
  • Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the 21st Century and Service Coordination

February 10-11, 2012
  • Inclusive Education

March 9-10, 2012
  • Integrated Employment

April 20-21, 2012
  • Living a Healthy Life

May 11-12, 2012
  • Influencing Federal and State Policy 

June 8-9, 2012
  • Connecting Activities: Navigating the Community

July 13-14, 2012
  • Community Organizing: Becoming a Change Agent

August 10-11, 2012
  • Bringing it Home/Graduation

September 14-15, 2012