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C2P2 - Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking

Leadership Training and Advocacy Skill Building

National and local experts teach participants about the local, state and national issues that affect individuals with disabilities.

Learn to work with policymakers to make a difference in the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.

C2P2 2027 Program

Application Opens October 7, 2026

  • Application for C2P2 2027 opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • Application closes at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 

Dates are subject to change.

Required Attendance

C2P2 is hybrid, with both virtual and in-person sessions. Sessions are held once a month, January - September, with a break in August. If accepted, you must attend all eight sessions.

Virtual sessions are 2 days + 1 evening. Weekend sessions at Temple University Harrisburg span 2 days.

About C2P2

Modeled after Minnesota's Partners in Policymaking, Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking is a leadership development training program designed for:

  • Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.
  • Parents of school age children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Participant Requirements

C2P2 participants make a commitment to attend multiple training sessions during the course of a year, and to complete assigned homework. 

The program selects highly motivated people who represent different ethnic backgrounds and, who for the most part are not already involved in advocacy organizations.

C2P2 2026 Program

2026 program details

Program Funding

C2P2 is funded by Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs.

For more information, please contact


215-204-1356