With 850 Partners graduates in Minnesota, 21,000 Partners graduates in the United States, and 2,000 Partners graduates internationally,... Twenty five years ago, the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities created a ground-breaking, innovative training program called Partners in Policymaking® to teach parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy to change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work. During the past two decades, important issues have been confronted and dramatic changes have been made.
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Read 25th Anniversary congratulations and testimonials
An Open House is being planned and will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington, Minnesota to celebrate this milestone event. Please register at www.regonline.com/partners25
Read 25th Anniversary congratulations and testimonials
"Telling Your Story"
iPad App Available Now
Compose and practice your personal story to present to elected public officials or other policymakers. Learn the best ways to introduce yourself and talk about your issue, record and practice your story, and include a photo if you would like. The app is available free at the iTunes Store.
Partners in Policymaking® Coordinator’s Handbook Supplement: Integrating Online Learning (3.3 MB Acrobat pdf file).
"Partners in Living" is a seven-hour self-directed e-learning course created to help people with developmental disabilities, their parents, family members and friends, educators and service providers understand the important concepts of self-determination, family support, community living and assistive technology. Go to www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/living to review the course. We would appreciate any comments and feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out the feedback form within the course. Last updated in 2011.
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Partners in Policymaking: Welcome
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