DC Advocacy Partners

DC Advocacy Partners is a FREE 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.

2013 Schedule:

  • Disability History, Public Policy and Services

January 11-12, 2013
  • Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the 21st Century and Service Coordination

February 8-9, 2013
  • Inclusive Education

March 8-9, 2013
  • Integrated Employment

April 19-20, 2013
  • Living a Healthy Life

May 17-18, 2013
  • Influencing Federal and State Policy 

June 7-8, 2013
  • Connecting Activities: Navigating the Community

July 19-20, 2013
  • Community Organizing: Becoming a Change Agent

August 16-17, 2013
  • Bringing it Home/Graduation

September 13-14, 2013