Partners in Policymaking is a program that prepares parents of children with disabilities and adults with disabilities to be effective advocates at the state and local level. Over 30 states in the U.S., have a Partners in Policymaking program, including Maryland.

This year the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council has provided The Arc Maryland with a $100,000 grant to manage the Partners in Policymaking program. The program consists of 9 sessions beginning in August 2019 through June 2020. Each session will focus on such topics as legislation, person-centered planning, education, housing, and more. Speakers include experts from national, state, and local levels.

Want to know more about the Partners in Policymaking program? There will be an Applicant Information Call on Monday, August 5 at 1 p.m. Find out about the program. Ask questions. To register for the Applicant Information Call, contact Arylon Brooks at The Arc Maryland by the email or phone:

abrooks@thearcmd.org
410-571-9320

The deadline for applications is August 16, 2019. Apply for the Partners in Policymaking Program by clicking this link.