Governor's Council Offers Course on Effective Advocacy
Wish you could have more of an impact on issues surrounding Disability Policy? Here’s how you can do just that!
The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is currently recruiting applicants for the next Partners in Policymaking (PIP) class, which will begin in October of this year. The Partners in Policymaking Academy offers eight weekends of intensive training designed to educate participants to be active and effective partners with those who make policy.
Each year 35 people with disabilities and family members are selected. PIP’s exciting curriculum utilizes national presenters, and promotes the values of integration and inclusion, and the belief that all people with disabilities should be respected and contributing members of their communities.
Participants complete intensive training over eight weekends. Sessions are monthly beginning in October, 2008 and ending with graduation in May, 2009. National speakers and state leaders will teach about advocacy topics such as the history of the disability rights movement and community inclusion. Other topics include legislation and lobbying, special education, social services, employment and community organizing.
Class size is limited, but those who are selected receive a stipend to cover travel, child care, lodging and related expenses. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008.
For more information or to download an application, visit the Council’s website at www.in.gov/gpcpd and click on “Council Projects”.
You may contact Partners in Policymaking at 317-232-7771 or toll free at 1-866-234-1635 (voice mail) or e-mail PIP@gpcpd.org.