Advocacy Training - Richmond, Partners in Policymaking, Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229
For more information contact Christine Germeyer, Training Programs Coordinator, at 804-786-3456.
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Description
Individuals participating in PIP attend advocacy training, resource development, and skill building workshops led by state and national experts. Topics covered include the history of the disability rights movement, self-advocacy, independent living, employment, building inclusive communities, natural supports, legislative advocacy, assistive technology, communication, team building, and more.
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Providing organization
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
VBPD serves as Virginia's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. DD Councils are in every state and territory of the United States. They work for the benefit of individuals with DD and their families to identify needs and help develop policies, programs and services that will meet these needs in a manner that respects dignity and independence.