Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking—C2P2 2024

Learn to work with policymakers to make a difference in the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.

C2P2 is a free program for:

• Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with an intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism;
• Adults in Pennsylvania with an intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism.

The application period for C2P2 2025 will open in the fall of 2024. A limited number of applications will be accepted.

Session Days and Locations

In-Person Trainings

• Fridays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• All in-person trainings will be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Virtual Trainings

• Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

2024 Sessions

1. In-Person
   January 19-20, 2024
2. Virtual
   February 23, 24, and 28, 2024
3. Virtual
   March 15, 16, and 27, 2024
4. In-Person
   April 12-13, 2024
5. In-Person Legislative Visits (dates are subject to change)
   May 3-4, 2024
6. Virtual
   June 14, 15, and 26, 2024
7. In-Person
   July 19-20, 2024
8. In-Person Graduation
   September 13-14, 2024

Participants Will Learn

• About local, state and national issues affecting people with disabilities;
• To foster a partnership between people who need supports and services and those who make policy and law;
• To advocate for themselves and others;
• To teach policymakers a new way of thinking about people with disabilities.

Topics

• History of the Self-Advocacy and Independent Living Movement
• History of the Family Movement
• Visioning for a Preferred Future
• Best Practices in:
  • Early Intervention
  • Inclusive Education
  • Transition
  • Employment
  • Community Inclusion
• Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations
• How to effectively educate Legislators
• How to run a meeting
• How to serve on a Board of Directors
• Effective Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Assistive Technology
• Waivers
• Community of Practice in Supporting Families and in Employment
• Community Engagement
• Community Organizing and Resource Development

Requirements

• Applicants MUST commit to attending both sessions, all eight weekends.
• Attendees must review all materials before and after each session.
• Homework will be assigned and must be completed.

Funded by Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs.