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PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

Eric Rathburn, Public Policy Director, formerly worked in the communications offices of former Governor George V. Voinovich and former Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson. Eric meets with state representatives, state senators, members of the governor's staff and administration, as well as county and local leaders to keep them informed about disability issues.

Volunteers Needed for Policymaking Conference

Partners in Policymaking™ is looking for volunteers to help assist participants throughout the 5th Annual Ohio Partners in Policymaking™ Conference. This year's theme is "Charting a Course for Leadership: discovering hidden links and relationships". The gathering is an opportunity for any Ohio graduates of Partners in Policymaking to come together for networking, update on best practices/issues and pending state and federal legislation.

The conference will be held on October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Hyatt Capitol Square, 75 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio. Volunteers must be able to work with a diverse group of people and be comfortable helping self-advocates.Volunteers are needed during the following times and duties:

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Duty: Assist group from hotel and throughout Capitol Building (Lunch on your own at Statehouse)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.(Must sign-up for 2-hour minimum shift)
Duty: Registration Table
Number of Volunteers Needed: 6

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 4:30 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Duty: Help Facilitate Interactive Discussion
Number of Volunteers Needed: 5

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Must sign-up for 2 hour minimum shift)
Duty:Guide Participants to Breakout Session Rooms
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4

If you are interested in volunteering any amount of time please contact Conference Planning Committee member Renee Nemeth by e-mail renee.nemeth@yahoo.com or by phone 330-225-2574. Deadline to RSVP for volunteer activity is Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Volunteer Request for Friday, October 9, 2009 - Saturday, October 10, 2009 5th Annual Ohio Partners in Policymaking Gathering

WHAT IS PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING?

Partners in Policymaking™ is competency-based leadership training program for adults with disabilities and parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. The purpose of the program is twofold: to teach best practice and the competencies of influencing public officials. The goal of Partners in Policymaking™ is to educate participants to be active partners with those who make policy. The idea is to develop partnerships based on positive relationships; they will become partners in policymaking. In today's political climate of radical change, Partners graduates must work harder than ever to prevent the loss of basic rights for people with disabilities. Partners' graduates can change the future by influencing public policy today.

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