Florida Partners in Policymaking

Partners in Policymaking is a FREE PREMIERE advocacy and leadership training program. It'll be one of the biggest life-changing decisions you'll ever make! Applications accepted now til JUNE 30, 2024. @DisabilityRtsFL @autismspeaks @EarlyStepsFL fddc.org/partners-in-po…

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🙌💪❤️ “This program changed my life!” is something we hear from participants of Florida Partners in Policymaking every year. Now is the time to get your application in. More info and the application can be found here: fddc.org/partners-in-po…

TODAY, March 1, BEGINS the APPLICATION PERIOD for the 2026/27 Partners in Policymaking program!!!! The application period for the 2026-2027 PIP class closes June 30, 2026. ⏭️ LEARN TO LEAD More info and application here fddc.org/partners-in-po…

Florida Partners in Policymaking is 🤩🥰👍💪 Session 3 on Employment gave our class tons to think about 🧐🧠 Thank you Lisa Friedman Chavez from Project 10, Karen Flippo, Richard Rosenberg and Amanda Baker from Disability Rights Florida SOOOO GOOD!

HERE WE GO!!! ✅ Session 1 of this year’s Florida Partners in Policymaking in the books! Incredible conversation by a class filled with enthusiasm and passion for the disability community ❤️ Thank you Guy Caruso, Valerie Breen, Kolisa Franklin and FDDC for your wisdom/support!

3 DAYS TO GO TO APPLY FOR Florida Partners in Policymaking!!!! June 30 is IT! Calling future advocates and leaders! fddc.org/partners-in-po…

SEE THIS PRESENTATION SATURDAY MORNING AT 10 AM at The Family Cafe Register to attend this year’s Family Café familycafe.net/register_for_t… Apply for partners here: fddc.org/partners-in-po…

Woop Woop! Session 5 on the legislative process was beyond amazing. Robbie Holroyd brought so much information that our brains were exploding 🤯 Monica and Margaret (FDDC) taught us about personal growth and what to watch for this upcoming legislative session.

Always love session 3 on Inclusive education ❤️

@DisabilityRtsFL Thank you so much for sharing!

Florida's Partners in Policymaking (@PIPFlorida) is Florida's premiere advocacy and leadership training program for people with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. Applications are being accepted now until June 30, 2024! Learn more and apply on their website: fddc.org/partners-in-po…

🤔🧐 Are you wondering what Partners in Policymaking is all about? This advocacy and leadership training program is fully funded and supported by the @FL_DDCouncil Developmental Disabilities Council fddc.org/partners-in-po… #advocacy #disabilityadvocate #parents #selfadvocate

Introducing Martha ‘Pete’ Wesley… the very first coordinator of the Florida Partners in Policymaking program, and Stacey Reed Hoaglund, the current coordinator. For 30 years the Partners program has changed lives & created policy-change ❤️❤️

🚀 TOMORROW MARCH 1!!!! We are super excited to announce the launch of this year’s Partners in Policymaking application!! person w a #disability or family member seeking to learn more about how to become a systems change agent, PIP is for you! fddc.org/partners-in-po…

I’m excited to share the list of the newly appointed members of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council… several of whom are Florida Partners in Policymaking graduates!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward to great things! flgov.com/2023/12/27/gov…

Super excited to introduce this year’s Partners class!! Thank you Kolisa, Kristin and Guy for being so giving to our new group of advocates! ❤️❤️

The 2023/2024 FL Partners in Policymaking application is now closed. The next application window will open in March of 2024. Thank you to our incredible community for all of your support of this life changing program!

One more day to apply for this incredible program that teaches you the skills to open doors that the system tries to lock! Kristin Shuttz pushes back everyday! ❤️ and you can too! Apply by Friday, June 30 fddc.org/partners-in-po…

Partners grads lead in so many facets of Florida disability rights! Michelle Zeman breaks down walls and influences others no matter what! 😁❤️ fddc.org/partners-in-po…

Melissa Arceneaux is an example of the incredible advocates who are part of the Florida Partners in Policymaking program! ❤️ You can apply here: fddc.org/partners-in-po…