New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is a leadership development and

advocacy education program for:

• adults with developmental disabilities (over age 21) and
• family members of young children and transition age youth.

The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful change in New Jersey.

Partners in Policymaking sessions will be delivered using a hybrid model which combines in-person and virtual learning. A fully virtual option for those that are immunocompromised or have an immunocompromised family member that prevents in-person participation will also be made available.

New Jersey Partners in Policymaking is committed to building a diverse group of participants that is reflective of the needs, geography, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds of New Jersey.

The Partners program is now accepting applications from people with developmental disabilities and family members for the class of 2022-2023.

Download the application to learn more and apply. 

Upcoming Events

See what's happening

SPAN offers a variety of learning opportunities for families and the professionals who work with them. 

Upcoming Events include:

REAL Transition Partners:

What Does Independence Mean to Me? 

Too often we discuss independence without involving young adults in the conversation.

Being independent will look different to each of them and it's important for professionals and families to understand this.

Join us to hear from a group of young adults with disabilities about what independence means to them and what skills helped them towards that goal.

 Thursday, July 21, 2022,

from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Register Here 

See all of SPAN's upcoming events with details and registration links here 

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