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Partners in Policymaking (PIP) is sponsored by New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD). The Partners in Policymaking program prepares the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful change in New Jersey. Participants learn about best practices and important advocacy areas from national advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals.
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(PIP) Partners in PolicyMaking – The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities 1 (609) 292-3745 1 (800) 792-8858 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM Facebook page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window X page opens in new window NJCDD Program & Activities Community Building Awards Legislative Disability Caucus Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Eye on Advocacy E-Newsletter People & Families Magazine Legislative Disability Caucus Safety in Licensed Residences Family Guides & Handbooks Statewide Meeting Archives Legislative Disability Caucus Family Guides & Handbooks Statewide Meeting Archives Health & Safety White Paper Community Innovation Projects Certifications & Assurances Leadership Training Support Fund Division of Developmental Disabilities Resources Eye on Advocacy E-Newsletter People & Families Magazine Common Ground NJ Special Ed (PIP) Partners in PolicyMaking (PIP) Partners in PolicyMaking Partners in Policymaking, (PIP) has been part of the work of the NJCDD since 1996.
Currently, the program is being provided under contract by The Boggs Center. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful change in our state. Selected participants learn about best practices and important areas for advocacy from nationally-known advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals.
This leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities and family members plays a vital role in helping New Jersey to fulfill the spirit of the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act, to “assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life.
” The program, implemented over the course of a year, is comprised of three curricular components. 1) A monthly series; including eight in-person, intensive, weekend educational sessions. 2) Leadership Development integrated into each session, and 3) Homework assignments, including the development of an Advocacy Action Plan that will evolve throughout their participation.
Why Partners? Check out our video to learn more about the program and hear from graduates about their experiences. For more information contact colleen.
mclaughlin@rutgers. edu and jaime. zahid@rutgers.
edu .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Adults with developmental disabilities and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Partners in Policymaking (PIP) is funded by New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
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