Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 17, 2010 14:18:32 GMT -5
What is the Partners in Policymaking Leadership Institute?
Partners in Policymaking is a free leadership and advocacy training program for adults with disabilities, and family members of persons with disabilities. It is funded by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, and has been training Tennesseans since 1993.
What do Partners learn?
Over the course of seven, once-a-month weekend sessions (from 12 pm on Friday through 3 pm on Saturday), Partners will attend workshops conducted by national and local experts, on:
The History of the Disability Experience
People First Language
Best Practices in Inclusive Education
Building Inclusive Communities
Self-Determination, Self-Direction and Person-Centered Practices
Living in the Community
The State and Federal Legislative Processes
Customized Employment
Conducting Effective Meetings
Assistive Technology
Working with the Media
and much more.
Partners will also tour the Capitol, meet with a TN Legislator, and participate in a Mock Testimony designed to enhance their public policy advocacy skills. In February, all of the Partners grads since 1993 are invited to attend an annual reunion conference, with keynote speakers, general sessions, breakout sessions on a variety of topics and a Friday night dance.
Weekend sessions take place September through November, and January through April, each year.
Where does Partners take place?
The 2010-11 Partners sessions will take place at Embassy Suites Hotel, Cool Springs in Williamson County. All participants are required to spend the night, and attend all seven sessions. There is no cost for hotel rooms, meals during the program times or the trainings. Mileage to and from each session will be reimbursed approximately two weeks after each session.
What is the deadline to apply for the 2010-11 Partners season?
All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2010. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
How do I apply or get more information?
If you need an application sent by mail, or have any questions about the program including eligibility, please contact program director Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov
Partners in Policymaking is a free leadership and advocacy training program for adults with disabilities, and family members of persons with disabilities. It is funded by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, and has been training Tennesseans since 1993.
What do Partners learn?
Over the course of seven, once-a-month weekend sessions (from 12 pm on Friday through 3 pm on Saturday), Partners will attend workshops conducted by national and local experts, on:
The History of the Disability Experience
People First Language
Best Practices in Inclusive Education
Building Inclusive Communities
Self-Determination, Self-Direction and Person-Centered Practices
Living in the Community
The State and Federal Legislative Processes
Customized Employment
Conducting Effective Meetings
Assistive Technology
Working with the Media
and much more.
Partners will also tour the Capitol, meet with a TN Legislator, and participate in a Mock Testimony designed to enhance their public policy advocacy skills. In February, all of the Partners grads since 1993 are invited to attend an annual reunion conference, with keynote speakers, general sessions, breakout sessions on a variety of topics and a Friday night dance.
Weekend sessions take place September through November, and January through April, each year.
Where does Partners take place?
The 2010-11 Partners sessions will take place at Embassy Suites Hotel, Cool Springs in Williamson County. All participants are required to spend the night, and attend all seven sessions. There is no cost for hotel rooms, meals during the program times or the trainings. Mileage to and from each session will be reimbursed approximately two weeks after each session.
What is the deadline to apply for the 2010-11 Partners season?
All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2010. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
How do I apply or get more information?
If you need an application sent by mail, or have any questions about the program including eligibility, please contact program director Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov