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Wyoming GPCDD Disability Summit Recap

What a great event - thank you to the 175 people who came and worked with us on solutions for today and ideas for tomorrow. Folks from all over the state made the trek from places like Bar Nunn, Buffalo, Casper, Cheyenne, Douglas, Evansville, Evanston, Glenrock, Jackson, LaBarge, Lander, Laramie, Lovell, Lusk, Mills, Powell, Riverton, Sheridan, Thermopolis and Worland.

Of the 175 people who attended, 94 were providers, 46 were family members or self-advocates and 35 came from state agencies and non-profit organizations.

If you'd like to read a full recap of what was discussed, you can download it in either word or pdf format below.

pdf icon Wyoming GPCDD Disability Summit Recap
   
word icon Wyoming GPCDD Disability Summit Recap

Thanks again to those of you who took the time to be with us - it meant so much not only to the Council, but to people with disabilities in Wyoming!


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Advocacy Workshop 2010

When: Monday, February 15, 2010
Where: Herschler Bldg., Rm 1699 (Cheyenne)
Time: 9:30 - 2:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)

Please RSVP by Thursday, February 11 to 1-800-438-5791 or via email at gpcddinfo@state.wy.us.

Time Item
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Welcome, Staff Introductions, Ground Rules
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. What is Advocacy with Shannon Buller
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Local and Federal Government Know-How
with Calob Taylor
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch / Meet and Greet with Legislators
(lunch provided)
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Public Speaking with Sam Janney
1:45 - 2:00 p.m. Q&A / Wrap Up



Join the Council
The Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities is currently looking for people to join our Council. The Council is made up of people with developmental disabilities, family members and providers / professionals.

If you are interested in learning more or would like to download the application, please visit the Boards and Commissions section of the Governor's website.

Questions? Call our office at 307-777-7230 or email us at gpcddinfo@state.wy.us.

Our Mission
Seek * Educate * Advocate
We seek and advocate for activities which promote self-sufficiency, community involvement and educational opportunities for people with disabilities, their families and the Wyoming community.

Our purpose is to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life.



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The Council's Five-Year Plan
Over the summer of 2005, the Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities collaborated with several other state and private, non-profit agencies to hold community forums across Wyoming. The input received from over 1000 participants shaped our Five-Year Plan for the Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities 122 West 25th Street, Herschler Building, Room 1608
Cheyenne, WY 82002 Voice/TDD:  307-777-7230 or 1-800-438-5791 (In State) Fax: 307-777-5690
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