**The last day to apply is May 26th**

Partners in Policymaking® is a free leadership and advocacy training program from the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Over 8 months, Partners scholars build the knowledge and skills to ask - and answer - big questions like:

-What does a good life look like for me, my family, and other people with developmental disabilities?

-What needs to change for that vision to become reality?

-How can I take action and help create that change?

Partners in Policymaking is designed for Tennessee residents who are:

Adults with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

Parents, adult siblings, and other family members of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Partners is an 8-month program (September – April).

You will meet for class sessions once a month:

September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) – virtual evening orientation

October 2-3, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) – 1.5 days in person at a hotel in Middle Tennessee

November 5, 2026 (Thursday) – virtual 1-day live session

December 10, 2026 (Thursday) – virtual 1-day live session

January 14, 2027 (Thursday) – virtual 1-day live session

February 19-20, 2027 (Friday-Saturday) – 1.5 days in person in Middle Tennessee

March 11, 2027 (Thursday) – virtual 1-day live session

April 16-17, 2027 (Friday-Saturday) – 1.5 days in person in Middle Tennessee, including graduation

For more information or to apply- Click here.