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Partners in Policymaking™

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Partners in a free leadership and advocacy training program for adults with disabilities and family members of persons with disabilities.

Selected Partners will learn about:

  • the State and Federal legislative processes
  • inclusive communities and classrooms
  • proven practices in housing and employment
  • assistive technology
  • strategies for advocates and self-advocates

For an application or more information, contact Ned Andrew Solomon at: ned.solomon@tn.gov, by phone at 615.532.6556, or click here.



Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)

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The Tennessee Youth Leadership Forum is a free leadership training program for high school students with disabilities.

YLF selected students:

  • spend four days and three nights on a college campus
  • attend presentations on leadership, college resources for students with disabilities, community service and photography
  • participate in small and large group discussions about their lives, their disabilities and their hopes and dreams for life after high school
  • tour the State Capitol and meet with a legislator

For an application or more information, contact Ned Andrew Solomon at: ned.solomon@tn.gov, by phone at 615.532.6556, or click here.