Empowering Disability Advocates: Free Training, Travel, and Learning with Kentucky Partners in Policymaking

Empowering Disability Advocates

Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Do you or your family member have a developmental disability? If so, the Kentucky Partners in Policymaking (KPIP) program is perfect for you!

What is Kentucky Partners in Policymaking (KPIP)?

KPIP is a program that helps people with developmental disabilities and their families learn how to become leaders and advocates. It teaches you how to speak up for the best services and make changes that improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Why JOIN KPIP?

Here are some great reasons to join KPIP:

It's Free: The program is completely free for participants.

Learn New Skills: You will learn how to talk to government officials, understand laws, and make positive changes in your community.

Make a Difference: Your voice can help create better services and support for people with disabilities.

Meet Experts: You will hear from national experts who know a lot about disabilities and how to improve services.

Build Connections: You will meet other people who care about making things better for people with disabilities.

Overnight Hotel Accommodations: When you attend in-person sessions, your hotel stay is covered.

Mileage Reimbursement: You can get reimbursed for your travel costs when you drive to in-person sessions.

What Will I Learn? 

KPIP covers many important topics, including:

History of Disabilities: Learn about how services and rights for people with disabilities have changed over time.

Inclusive Education: Find out how to advocate for better education for people with disabilities.

Legislative Process: Understand how laws are made in Kentucky and how you can influence them.

Social Engagement: Discover ways to connect with others and build a supportive community.

Community Organizing: Learn how to gather people and resources to support your cause.

Systems Change Advocacy: Get strategies to make long-term improvements in services and policies.

Meeting Schedule 

The program runs for nine months and includes both in-person and online sessions. In-person sessions are held in Frankfort, Kentucky with hotel and mileage reimbursement.

Here is the schedule:

September 13-14, 2024: In-pehttps://forms.gle/acMXGLpfTgLENKqr9rson
October 11-12, 2024: Online via Zoom
November 8-9, 2024: In-person
January 10-11, 2025: In-person
February 7-8, 2025: Online via Zoom
March 4-5, 2025: In-person visit to the Capitol
April 11-12, 2025: Online via Zoom
May 9-10, 2025: In-person Graduation

How to Join

If you want to become a leader and help make a difference, apply for the KPIP program for 2024-2025! For more information, check out the FAQ here.

Ready to join?

Apply online at KPIP 2024-2025 Application.

KPIP is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful changes for yourself and others in the disability community. Don’t miss out on this chance to impact Kentucky's future!

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