Partners in Policymaking

Partners in Policymaking promotes:

• Awareness
• Engagement
• Action

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Partners in Policymaking is a national model of advocacy and leadership training. Alaska’s Partners in Policymaking Program is funded through the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and has been designed for Trust beneficiaries and their families. This project identifies individuals from around the state who have not held a leadership position and helps them develop advocacy and leadership skills to improve the lives of Trust beneficiaries.

What is the Trust?

The Trust is a convener of stakeholders and partners, serving as a catalyst in collaborative efforts to address issues of concern to Trust beneficiaries. Their major purpose is to oversee planning and address issues which directly impact the lives of people with disabililties, people who are aging, and people with mental health or substance abuse disorders.

Changes in Workshop dates

Please note there have been date changes for some of the advocacy workshops scheduled. To check out the changes refer to Trainings.

I Vote, I Count!

Partners in Policymaking is coordinating the I Vote, I Count campaign to empower Alaskans with disabilities and other Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries to become active voters and part of the political process by eliminating voting barriers, promoting awareness of the voting process and helping people access their right to vote.

Recruitment for Fall 2008 Internships

We are currently recruiting for the Fall 2008 Internship. The dates for the Fall 2008 session will be announced soon. Please click here for an application, frequently asked questions, and program information.

The Spring Internship requires a 3-day, face-to-face training institute, which will be held in Anchorage March 12-14, 2008.

Contact Kathy Fitzgerald at the Center for Human Development, 1-800-243-2199 or 907-264-6242 in Anchorage, anklf@uaa.alaska.edu for more information.