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Texas Partners in Policymaking (Partners) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 program year. Partners is an innovative statewide leadership development program for people with developmental disabilities and family members of people with developmental disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 25, 2022. Only Texas residents are eligible to apply.
The advanced leadership program consists of six two-day training sessions held monthly from September to April. There is no cost to participate in the program, and authorized travel costs will be covered. During the training program, participants learn from local and national experts about topics such as:
- community living,
- disability history,
- employment,
- inclusive education,
- the Texas Legislature, and more.
Through the course of the program, participants acquire information, tactics and strategy skills necessary to partner with policymakers and advocate for important disability issues at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, participants will complete a capstone project of their choosing that impacts their community.
Graduates often serve on boards, councils, task forces, and advisory committees; some run for elected office. Partners aims to advance systems change – creating, working toward, and achieving a vision of shared values regarding people with disabilities in communities across Texas.
Apply Now
To learn more about the program and apply, visit the Texas Partners in Policymaking website. Contact Genessee Klemm if you have questions or need support. Partners is a project of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
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