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Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking—C2P2 2023

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

C2P2 is a free program for:

• Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with an intellectual disability and/or autism;
• Adults in Pennsylvania with an intellectual disability and/or autism.

2023 Session Dates

Sessions will take place January through September, 2023.

Session One: In-Person

• Friday January 20, 2023
  1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Saturday January 21, 2023
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Session Two: Virtual

• Friday, February 10, 2023
  1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Saturday, February 11, 2023
  9:00 am - 2:00 am

• Wednesday, February 22, 2023
  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Session Three: Virtual

• Friday, March 10, 2023
  1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Saturday, March 11, 2023
  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Wednesday, March 29, 2023
  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Session Four: In-Person

• Friday, April 21, 2023
  1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Saturday, April 22, 2023
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Session Five: Virtual

• Friday, May 19, 2023
  1:00 am - 6:30 pm

• Saturday, May 20, 2023
  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Session Six: In-Person Legislative Visit

Dates are subject to change based on legislative sessions at Capitol Building.

• Friday, June 16, 2023
  1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Saturday, June 17, 2023
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Session Seven: Virtual

• Friday, July 14, 2023
  1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Saturday, July 15, 2023
  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Wednesday, July 26, 2023
  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Session Eight: In-Person Graduation

• Friday, September 22, 2023
  1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Saturday, September 23, 2023
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

In-Person Location

Harrisburg, PA. Details to be announced.

Participants Will Learn

• About local, state and national issues affecting people with disabilities;
• To foster a partnership between people who need supports and services and those who make policy and law;
• To advocate for themselves and others;
• To teach policymakers a new way of thinking about people with disabilities.

Topics

• History of the Self-Advocacy and Independent Living Movement
• History of the Family Movement
• Visioning for a Preferred Future
• Best Practices in:
  • Early Intervention
  • Inclusive Education
  • Transition
  • Employment
  • Community Inclusion
• Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations
• How to effectively educate Legislators
• How to run a meeting
• How to serve on a Board of Directors
• Effective Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Assistive Technology
• Waivers
• Community of Practice in Supporting Families and in Employment
• Community Engagement
• Community Organizing and Resource Development

Requirements

• Applicants MUST commit to attending both sessions, all eight weekends.
• Attendees must review all materials before and after each session.
• Homework will be assigned and must be completed.
• Social distancing and masking for in-person activities are strongly encouraged and may be required by the funder, venue, or other rules.

More Information

C2P2 is free but only a limited number of applications will be accepted.

Funded by Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs.