The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council is currently taking applications for the next Partners in Policymaking class.
Partners is a free advocacy training class for parents of children with developmental disabilities, adults with disabilities and advocates. It is one weekend a month from August through May and all classes are in OKC. ODDC provides meals during training, travel reimbursement, lodging for those who live more than 60 miles away, all books and will pay for respite if necessary to attend the classes.
Topics covered include: History of Services and Perceptions, People First language, Inclusive Education and IEPs, Inclusive Community Living, Sexuality and Disability, Employment, State and Federal Legislative Process, Medicaid and Medicare, Natural Family Supports, Behavior and Non-Aversive Interventions, Advocacy Strategies, Working with the Media and many others.
Class interviews begin next week and will be ongoing through mid June (unless filled sooner) so get your applications in soon!
Please visit the ODDC website to view the Partners video, get more information, and download the application.
Questions? Call LeAnna Hart at: 800-836-4470 or 405-521-4984.
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