MAKE YOUR MARK THIS ELECTION YEAR

Attend this year’s biggest and best opportunity to advance the grassroots agenda of those involved in the movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. This in-depth forum is a platform for the exchange of the latest and most detailed information about the issues at hand, preparing you for face-to-face meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill.

During this Presidential election year, it is especially important to make your mark on disability public policy at the Disability Policy Seminar. Millions of Americans deal with the impact of public policy related to I/DD every day. From self-advocates to their family members and caregivers to people working for organizations serving individuals with I/DD, we are a large bloc of advocates who have the potential to change how our government views and interacts with people with disabilities. The Seminar offers you the opportunity to come together, become educated on the issues, and take the initiative to speak with your elected officials about what is important to you.  

Who Should Attend?

• Self-advocates;
• Parents and family member of an individuals with disabilities;
• Board members, staff, trainees, and volunteers for disability organizations;
• State and local public policy committee members;
• Public policy staff; or
• Constituents