What is Partners in Policymaking of Alabama?
Partners in Policymaking of Alabama (PIPA) provides Information, Training, and Skill-Building to participants so that they may obtain state-of-the-art services for themselves and others. Academics are held one weekend a month for eight months.During each of these sessions, state and national experts in specific areas related to disabilities present and interact with participants in small groups or one-on-one. Partners in Policymaking involves and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the policymaking arena. It acquaints and connects individuals with organizations, opportunities, and possibilities in the area of developmentaldisabilities. Partners in Policymaking educates the participants about current issues, familiarizes them with current local, state and federal issues, and equips them with the knowledge of the policymaking process by which policies and laws are established. The overall mission of the Partners program is to foster and achieve prod
