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Project

AAODD - Partners in Policymaking

Center:

NM-Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Patricia Osbourn
[email protected]
505-272-0387

Project Description:

The Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Division (AODD) supports and implements the Partners in Policymaking curriculum. This leadership curriculum focuses on increasing knowledge and skills of individuals with disabilities, family members and professionals to affect positive change in their communities

Keyword(s):

Advocacy, Legislative advocacy, Policymaking

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State