Partners in Policymaking Alaska

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 disabilities, people who are aging, and people with mental health or substance abuse disorders.

House Bill 187 - Autism Insurance Reform

House Bill 187 sponsored by Rep. Petersen and co-sponsored by many other bipartisan representatives is a bill requiring private insurance to cover autism. Fourteen states have already enacted a similar law.

Talking Points

Frequently Asked Questions

Assessment Flow Chart (PDF)

Track the Bill

http://asagoldenheart.webs.com/

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.

Federal Updates:

Federal Stimulus Funding Package: page

Health Care Reform: page

Legislative News Inbrief updates: page

Recruitment for Spring 2010 Internship(s)

We are currently recruiting for the Spring 2010 Advocacy Internship. The dates for the PIP I session are March 9th thru May 7th(10 weeks). Please click here for an application , frequently asked questions,and recruitment information.The Spring PIP I Advocacy Internship requires a 3-day, face-to-face training institute, which will be held in Anchorage March 9th, 10th, & 11th.

PIP Advanced II has been postponed...a new session will start on January 13th, 2010.

We are proud to announce Partners in Policymaking has added a 3rd phase to our advocacy & leadership trainings. PIP III offers participants the opportunity to fully implement a capstone plan with on-going instruction & assistance. Please contact Kathy Fitzgerald if you are interested this 1:1 training opportunity.

Contact Tammy Peria (907)-264-6253 antlp3@uaa.alaska.edu or Kathy Fitzgerald (907)-264-6242, anklf@uaa.alaska.edu or at the Center for Human Development,1-800-243-2199 outside of the Anchorage area, for more information.

 

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