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Application for Participation

Partners in Policymaking is an initiative of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (Council). Partners is a comprehensive leadership training program that will enable participants to maximize their abilities to advocate for appropriate supports and services designed to increase the self-determination, independence, productivity, and full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life in Louisiana.

Partners in Policymaking participants and graduates are people with developmental disabilities* or parents of young children with developmental disabilities with a desire to improve and expand the system of supports that enable persons with developmental disabilities to be fully included in their communities.  Program participants attend and participate in six two-day advocacy training and skill building workshops.  These sessions run between January and June.  Completion of this application and selection for the Partners in Policymaking program requires a substantial commitment of time, motivation, and energy.

Class Schedule

Session 1: January 12-14, 2023

Session 2: February 10-11, 2023

Session 3: March 3-4, 2023

Session 4: March 31-April 1, 2023

Session 5: May 5-6, 2023

Session 6: June 2-3, 2023

Weekend sessions begin with check-in at 12:00 p.m. on the first day and end at 3:00 p.m. on the second day. Lodging, meals and trainings will be provided at NO COST to the participants. Sessions are held at Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Applicants must complete ALL sections of the PIP application and submit it to the Council office no later than September 30th to be considered for next year’s class.

There are two options for submitting the application: 1) print and mail it, or 2) fill it out and submit it electronically.

Option 1: Download, Print and Mail

Download the Word version of the electronic form here, fill it out, print it and mail to the address below:

Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
Attn: Partners in Policymaking
P.O. Box 14148
Baton Rouge, LA  70898

Option 2: Electronic Submission

Fill out the form below and submit your information electronically.

Apply for Partners in Policymaking

  • PIP Application

  • Demographics

  • AgeDisability/DiagnosisYour age at onset of disability 
  • COMPLETE ONLY FOR YOUR CHILD WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY:

    If there is more than one child with a developmental disability, please click the plus (+) beside the question to add each additional child
  • NameAgeDisability/DiagnosisGenderAge at onset of disabilityDoes your child live at home with you?If not, where? 
  • NamePhone NumberEmail Address 
  • NameAddressCityStateZipHome PhoneCell Phone 
  • *Applicants or their child must have a developmental disability according to the definition included in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, PL106-402.

  • (A) IN GENERAL- The term ‘developmental disability’ means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that– (i) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; (ii) is manifested before the individual attains age 22; (iii) is likely to continue indefinitely; (iv) results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity: (I) Self-care. (II) Receptive and expressive language. (III) Learning (IV) Mobility (V) Self-direction (VI) Capacity for independent living (VII) Economic self-sufficiency and (v) reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. (B) INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN-An individual from birth to age 9, inclusive, who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition, may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting 3 or more of the criteria described in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A) if the individual, without services and supports, has a high probability of meeting those criteria later in life. I certify that I have read the definition of developmental disabilities and understand that this must apply to me and/or my child in order to be considered for the Partners in Policymaking program.
  • Electronic Signature

    By entering your name and date below, you signify that the above information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.

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