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Peer reviewedZirpoli, Thomas J.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1994
Partners in Policymaking is an ongoing, federally funded empowerment and self-advocacy education program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Minnesota which is being replicated in other states. A survey of 130 program graduates indicated satisfaction with the program and the presence of many active citizen…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Developmental Disabilities, Empowerment, Family Programs
Peer reviewedBalcazar, Fabricio E.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1996
This study characterized individual advocacy performance differences of 3 individuals with developmental disabilities and 21 parents before and after participating in training programs called Partners in Policymaking. A three group taxonomy of advocate development (beginner, involved, and activist) is suggested. (DB)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Change Agents, Classification, Developmental Disabilities
