With over 1,500 attendees the MCH Coordinators discussed MCH priorities and new initiatives/resources of the PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) grant with families while having fun with give-away ducks and raffles!
Building the Next Generation of Leaders. . .
A most AWESOME training for parents is coming to Northern Nevada this Fall! And it's FREE!
The Nevada Partners Leadership Program, formerly Partners in Policy-making, a very intense and innovative national model of leadership training, is designed to teach parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy and to change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work. This training will start in September 2017, in Reno. Classes will be held one time per month, on a Saturday, from September through May (skipping December). Limited number of opportunities available. Apply today! Help get the word out!
Nevada Partners Leadership Program
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities will be seeking applications from highly motivated, interested parents of children with developmental disabilities, to become candidates for Nevada Partners Leadership Program, Class of 2018.
Participants will gain:
* Valuable working knowledge on disability issues and information on resources available in their community.
* Advocacy skills.
* New relationships with people who have the same interests as you.
Participants are required to:
* Commit to attend eight (8) Saturday sessions.
* Complete homework assignments between sessions.
* Commit to a project to be completed after graduation.
Nevada Partners Leadership Program is all about...
* Leadership skills and developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make policy decisions about services that you and/or your family use.
* Systems change-creating, working towards, and achieving a vision of shared values about people with disabilities.
* Becoming confident in oneself, competent in the knowledge and information received, and comfortable in sharing the life experiences and expertise one brings to the program.
Submit Application:
or contact
Diana Rovetti:
rovetti@unr.edu or 775-682-9060
Nevada Partners Leadership Program
A Program of the UNR Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities