Oregon Partners Class of 2006
Oregon Partners in Policymaking is an exciting and innovative leadership training program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. Partners provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to influence the issues, agencies and people affecting their lives.
Oregon Partners in Policymaking makes participants better advocates for themselves, their family members and the greater disability community.
Participants learn about communicating and advocating effectively, services and supports, best practices and approaches, and current policy issues. They learn how to participate in the policymaking process at all levels, so that they can be equal partners in the decisions that impact their lives.
