Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking—C2P2

Become a leader in your community: Educate. Empower. Lead!

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 is a Free Program for:

• Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism
• Adults in Pennsylvania with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism

C2P2 participants attend eight two- and three-day sessions over a nine-month period from January - September.

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.

Session Locations

C2P2 is hybrid, with both virtual and in-person sessions.

Virtual sessions are held on Zoom.

In-person sessions take place at Temple University Harrisburg, Strawberry Square, 234 Strawberry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

C2P2 2027 Schedule

Participants commit to attending all sessions.

3-Day Virtual Sessions

Virtual sessions will be held in January, February, April, and June on a Friday/Saturday/Wednesday schedule:

• Friday, 1 pm - 6:30 pm
• Saturday, 9 am - 2:30 pm
• Wednesday, 7 pm - 9 pm

2-Day Weekend Sessions at Temple Harrisburg

In-person sessions will be held in March, May, July, and September on a Friday/Saturday schedule, at Temple University's Harrisburg campus:

• Friday, 1 pm - 8 pm
• Saturday, 8:30 am - 3 pm

2027 Session Dates

• Session 1: January 23, January 23, January 27 — Virtual
• Session 2:  February 19, February 20, February 24 — Virtual
• Session 3: March 12, March 13 — In-Person
• Session 4: April 16, April 17, April 21 — Virtual
• Session 5: May 21, May 22 — Legislative visits, May dates are subject to change
• Session 6: June 25, June 26, June 30 — Virtual
• Session 7: July 16, July 17 — In-Person
• August Break
• Session 8: September 17, September 18 — In-Person/Harrisburg Graduation

Requirements

1. Applicants must make a time commitment to travel to Harrisburg to attend ALL in-person trainings and also participate in ALL virtual trainings via Zoom.*
2. Attendees must review all materials before and after each session.
3. Homework will be assigned and must be completed.

* If you are a self-advocate or a person with a disability and would like to attend C2P2 but you have questions about the time commitment, work or expectations, please email jamie.ray-leonetti@temple.edu so that we can discuss your needs.

Topics Include:

• 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

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