Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking—C2P2 2024
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 2024 applications coming soon!
To apply for next year, be sure to check back in October.
Become a leader in your community.
C2P2 is a free program for:
- Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with an intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism;
- Adults in Pennsylvania with an intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.
2024 Session Dates
Sessions will be announced in October 2023.
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.
Contact Us
Email: iod@temple.edu
Voice: 215-204-1356