PAR
1. PAR Lobbyist Transition
Andrew Ritter, PAR’s Lobbyist, is embarking on a new adventure. Andrew is leaving Capital Associates to be the Campaign Manager for House Speaker Mike Turzai's run for Governor. Andrew has been a wonderful support to us and said to the PAR Board this week that working with PAR and PAR’s issues have transformed his life, making him a better person. Please feel free to send Andrew well wishes to par@par.net and we will forward them to him as he starts a new chapter of his career.
We are delighted that Jay Layman, the founder of Capital Associates, is taking the helm to work with us to continue our work. Jay’s lobbying experience started in law school when he interviewed legislators about the MH/MR Act for PAR’s first political assessment. From this, he developed one of the first political strategies moving organizations to advocate for intellectual disability issues. Keep your eyes and ears open as we move forward with our advocacy campaign full steam ahead!
Through your PAR Membership, you also have full membership in ANCOR. PAR is excited to announce a new partnership between ANCOR and CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership. This new partnership will provide our members with a 10% discount on core CQL services, including CQL Accreditation, CQL Training, and CQL Certification. Our members will also receive a 10% discount on customized consultation. Read ANCOR's full press release
here!
NADSP, The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, is holding a webinar with Ronnie Polaneczky, the reporter who wrote the "Falling Off the Cliff" series, is holding a webinar on Thursday January 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The webinar will also feature a DSP from SPIN, Nick Smith, who was in the article. Click to read the PAR Mail that featured the "Falling Off the Cliff" series and to
register
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