Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for the class
of 2006-2007. Partners is a leadership development and advocacy
program specifically focusing on parents of children with disabilities
and self advocates. The goal of the program is provide an environment
for learning, networking, and team building in order to build strong
advocates that will work for systematic change in Georgia. The program
is in its 14th year and has a total of 446 graduates. Training last
for 9 months and is no cost to participants. Partners is a
comprehensive education on disability issues that will inspire and
challenge.

Topic covered include: school inclusion, employment, conflict
management, home ownership, employment, and the state legislative process.

Applications are available by mail or at:

http://www.aadd.org/PIPAPP%202006-2007%20APP%20FORM%20interactive.htm

For more information on the Partners program, please contact, Rita
Young, rita@... or by calling 404-881-9777 x 220. The deadline
for applications is July 7, 2006.