Each class of DC AP meets once a month, covering the nine topics listed below. Each session features key national and local speakers, interactive exercises, video clips, resources, and homework assignments. Click on the title of each session to learn more.
Competencies In this first session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: Increase their knowledge of the history of people with disabilities; Learn about the disability rights movement in America and in Washington DC; Be able to describe the history of attitudes toward people with disabilities, laws, programs, and services for people with disabilities; Be … Read more
COMPETENCIES Participants will increase their knowledge about the service coordination system and the services that are available in DC for individuals with disabilities and their families Participants will gain first-hand experience attending a city-wide summit, and participate in small group discussions with other attendees and presenters Participants will participate and interact with committees or groups … Read more
Competencies In this third session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: Be knowledgeable about early childhood and special education. Understand parent and children’s rights and responsibilities under special education laws. Be able to describe the reasons for inclusion and quality education. Be able to outline specific strategies to achieve inclusion and quality education. Be able … Read more
Competencies In this fourth session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: Be able to describe importance of employment both for individuals themselves and for the community. Understand the vision and mission of Employment First Policy. Be able to describe types of employment: competitive, supported, customized, sheltered, enclaves, entrepreneurial, volunteer, internships, apprenticeships, and virtual. Be able … Read more
Competencies In this fifth session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: know what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle. improve their understanding of Medicaid and Medicare policies and advocacy. learn about the Olmstead Community Integration Plan and DC’s One Community for All. learn about healthcare and wellness systems, services, networks and advocacy in DC, including services … Read more
Competencies In this sixth session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: be able to identify critical city and federal issues and the process by which they can personally address their concerns. be able to describe how a bill becomes a law at the city and federal levels. be able to identify the best ways to advocate for … Read more
Competencies In this seventh session of DC Advocacy Partners, participants will: Understand the importance of public policy and public and private agency roles in improving emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. Develop a plan for emergencies for themselves and/or their family. Learn about disability rights and responsibilities related to public transportation. Understand what gains have … Read more
All red text are links. Bulleted text below links to different parts of this web page. Titles in red text link directly to external web pages. All other resources link to downloadable Word documents or PDFs. Competencies In this eighth session of DC Advocacy Partners will: Identify strategies for beginning and sustaining grassroots level organizing … Read more
All red text are links. The bulleted text below links to different parts of this web page. Some links are to external web pages. All other resources link to downloadable Word documents or PDFs. Competencies Participants will understand strategies for effective involvement on boards, committees and commissions. Participants will learn about processes for getting appointed … Read more
