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Project

Nevada Partners in Policymaking

Center:

NV-Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Diana Rovetti
[email protected]
775-682-9063

Project Description:

Partners in Policymaking is an innovative national model of leadership training for people with developmental disabilities, parents and family members, designed to teach parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy and to change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work. The Partners in Policymaking Training provides state-of-the-art knowledge about issues and policies related to disability, and will develop participant competencies to become more effective in influencing policy development at all levels. Class of 2015 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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