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Module 1: Getting Started

Frustrated that their city had no accessible parks for children with disabilities, Heather Marx (right) and Audra Quandt (left) joined forces to convince local policymakers that city parks should be accessible to everyone, then raised more than $500,000 to make the park a reality. Marx used many of the skills that she learned in Partners in Policymaking to make their case and improve their community.

In this first module, you will learn the minimum requirements for your computer. You also will learn how the course works and how it is structured.

What You Need to Know About Your Computer

Minimum System Requirements
Staying Safe on the Internet

What You Need to Know About Using This Course

How to Navigate the Course
How Long This Course Takes
Tips for Success
What You'll Learn in the Course
Overview of Seven Modules
Lessons, Assignments and Exercises
Course Exams
Learning from Others
Extra Help Along the Way
Certificate of Completion

So let's get started by learning about the minimum requirements of your computer!