Partners in Policymaking

[Guest guest]

Speaking of Partners in Policymaking, I just spoke to inclusion guru,

Villa, on Friday night 12 am my time (9pm his), and he recommended

that to me. How interesting you brought it up. We should all be thinking

about it, I think.

Eleanor

Re: Partners in Policymaking

In a message dated 9/29/2002 10:31:40 AM Central Standard Time,

hronca@... writes:

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just started my first weekend of " Competence and Confidence: Partners in

> Policymaking " and I was wondering if anyone else in this group has done

the

> training. It was started in 1987 and the course is given all over the

> country. I LOVE it and I think that so many on this group could benefit

> ( and Kathy come to mind immediately!). It is leadership training

> designed for people with disabilities and parents of children with

> disabilities. It takes place one weekend a month for 8 months. The one I

> am attending is run by Temple University's Institute on Disabilities and

> runs from Friday 1 PM - 9 PM and Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Luckily for me,

it

> is being given about a mile from my home. But there are participants from

> all over the State of PA and the program pays for hotel, provides meals

and

> pays for babysitting...the program is funded by a grant.

>

> Anyway, it is a unique, thought provoking, informative and inspiring

> experience and I can't wait until next month's session. Here is the

> website for anyone interested: http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/.

>

>

> Mom to (8, DS) and Grace (5)

HI

Yes, there are some on this list who have taken that course, sadly not me

When my name came up it was an awful time, Sara was having seizure activity

and I didn't feel comfortable leaving her in Memphis for a whole weekend

while I was in Nashville. My hubby is stuck working weekends so we would

have

had to depend upon my MIL. I am hoping to be able to sign up for it again,

hopefully they will call me

Now you have to post monthly on your news heehee give a little mini-course

for us

Kathy mom to Sara 10 ........ Amy P finished it last year, or maybe this

year

lol

[Guest guest]

Yes, I finished Partners 2 years ago!! It is awsome!! Well worth it!!

Renae

mom of Brady 8w/cp and Lucas 6w/ds

Partners in Policymaking

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just started my first weekend of " Competence and Confidence: Partners in

Policymaking " and I was wondering if anyone else in this group has done the

training. It was started in 1987 and the course is given all over the

country. I LOVE it and I think that so many on this group could benefit

( and Kathy come to mind immediately!). It is leadership training

designed for people with disabilities and parents of children with

disabilities. It takes place one weekend a month for 8 months. The one I

am attending is run by Temple University's Institute on Disabilities and

runs from Friday 1 PM - 9 PM and Saturday, 8 AM - 3 PM. Luckily for me, it

is being given about a mile from my home. But there are participants from

all over the State of PA and the program pays for hotel, provides meals and

pays for babysitting...the program is funded by a grant.

>

> Anyway, it is a unique, thought provoking, informative and inspiring

experience and I can't wait until next month's session. Here is the website

for anyone interested: http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/.

>

>

> Mom to (8, DS) and Grace (5)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Friend of ASO:

The ARC of Ohio is sponsoring a series of training programs called Partners in Policymaking. Partners in Policymaking is an internationally used training program for parents of children with disabilities who are interested in becoming advocates for progressive public policy and services which truly meet the needs of families. All pertinent information follows my signature.

FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Partners in Policymaking

The Arc of Ohio is pleased to announce that we accepting applications for our 4th class of Partners in Policymaking. Partners in Policymaking is an internationally used training program for parents of children with disabilities who are interested in becoming advocates for progressive public policy and services which truly meet the needs of families. This project is funded by a grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and other partners.

Information and an application form [follow]. We are accepting applications from parents of children and young adults under age 25 with a developmental disability living in Preble, Montgomery, Greene, , War ren, Clinton, Hamilton, Clermont, and Brown Counties. Through another funding source, we will be able to accept a limited number of applications from adults who have used the MR/DD system. Please contact The Arc for that application. The application deadline is February 28, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact Joan Arnold at The Arc of Ohio jarnold@.... Electronic submission of applications is appreciated. The application is also available at www.thearcofohio.org

Please share this information with other who might be interested. Thank you!

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Partners in Policymaking ®

Partners in Policymaking was created in Minnesota by the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities in 1987. Partners is an innovative, competency based leadership training program targeted to parents of young children with developmental disabilities. You can learn more about this program and see the curriculum at www.partnersinpolicymaking.com

The purpose of the program is twofold: To teach best practices in disability and the competencies of influencing public officials.

Since 1987, Partners programs have been implemented in 46 states, the Northern na Islands, Netherlands, Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. More than 13,000 Partners graduates are part of a growing national and international network of community leaders serving on policy making committees, commissions, and boards at all levels of government.

The Arc of Ohio has been funded by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation and will be working in partnership with The Arc of Hamilton County to make Partners in Policymaking available to parents of children age 25 and under who have mental retardation or other developmental disability in Southwestern Ohio. The training will include seven Sunday and Thursday evening sessions, four on-line courses (if you do not have access to a computer, we can arrange for you to use one), the opportunity to attend conferences and other trainings of interest, and a specific advocacy project or involvement in the year following the training. A total of 128 hours are required in this course, but we are very flexible and understanding of the many time constraints of families and will work with you to make sure you are able to complete the coursework. The training sessions will be held at the Drake Center and other community locations. Training topics include:

· History of Services

· Inclusive Education

· Service Coordination

· Futures Planning

· Technology

· Employment

· Supported Living

· Systems Change

In addition to training, participants will have the opportunities to meet with state and local leaders who make and implement public policy.

Some funds are available to assist parents with child care for their child with special needs and for other children in the family.

For more information about Partners in Policymaking in Southwest Ohio, contact Joan Arnold at jarnold@... or Tom Eamoe at tweamoe@... The application is available at www.thearcofohio.org

Partners in Policymaking®

Application for parents of children under the age of 25 in Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, , Warren, Clinton, Preble, Montgomery or Greene Counties

Name:

Address:

Phone: E-Mail:

County:

Are you the parent of a son or daughter age 25 or under who has a developmental disability, or for children under 3 years of age, who has delayed development or a diagnosed condition and has a high likelihood of developing a disability?

Yes No Child’s Name:

Describe the disability and how affects your child’s daily life:

Describe the services your child is currently receiving:

Do you have other children? Yes No

Ages:

Why are you interested in the Partners in Policymaking Program? Is there a specific issue or area of concern you are interested in?

Will you make the time commitment to participate in all sessions? (If you need to miss one session, we will work out individualized training and make up activities.)

Please tell us a little about yourself, your family, and any involvement you may have had with disability advocacy issues. Include information about your leadership skills and experiences.

Please Note: There are two scheduling options available. If you would prefer to attend sessions on Friday evenings and Saturdays, contact Essie Pederson at (513) 871-2181 or e-mail to sepeder@...

Return this form by February 28, 2006 by e-mail to jarnold@... or by mail to

The ARC of Ohio

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 205-C

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 487-4720

(800) 875-2723

Fax (614) 487-4725Reference Form

Please have this form completed by a person who knows you from a leadership or disability services or advocacy experience. This should not be completed by a family member or personal friend. You might want to use your service coordinator or pastor, or your child’s teacher or therapist.

Partners in Policymaking Applicant Name: ______________________________

Reference Name: _________________________________________________

E-mail or Phone: ____________________________________

How do you know the applicant:

Partners in Policymaking is for parents of children with disabilities who have leadership potential. Please describe qualities of this applicant that would make them a good candidate.

Please return this reference to Joan Arnold at The Arc of Ohio at jarnold@... or fax to (614) 487-4725. Electronic transmission is preferred to make it easier to distribute to the selection committee members.

Training Schedule

Partners in Policymaking

Sunday sessions are held from 1:00 PM to approximately 8:00 PM. Participants will have homework including on-line coursework, reading assignments and contacts with policymakers. There will be additional shorter sessions scheduled during the week.

February Individuals take the 6 hour CD course “Parallels in Timeâ€

March 12 Introduction to Partners and History of Services (tour of residential services to be scheduled)

April Individuals take the 3 hour on-line course on Education

April 23 Inclusive Education (meetings with Directors of Special Education to be scheduled)

May 21 Service Coordination (meetings with Superintendents of MR/DD Boards to be scheduled)

June 15 Futures Planning, Part 1

June 25 Futures Planning, Part 2

August Individuals take the 6 hour on-line course

“Partners in Employmentâ€

September 17 Employment

October 12 Assistive Technology

October 22 Supported Living

October Individuals take the 3 hour on-line course “Making Your Caseâ€

November 9 Issues for Sisters and Brothers

November 12 Systems Change

December 1 & 2 Statewide Reunion of all Partners in Policymaking graduates in Columbus

Other dates will be scheduled for meetings with policymakers and additional speakers.