Applying a disability lens to HIV/AIDS policies and programmes to assess the current level of activity and investment, and to identify next steps to improve inclusion of PWDs in HIV/AIDS programming and policies; . [...] Building coalitions and partnerships to support horizontal and vertical policy advocacy, taking care to clearly define the roles of stakeholders and to build on existing infrastructures; 7. Creating opportunities for sustained dialogue between disability and HIV/AIDS networks to increase awareness, build understanding, and build the foundation for effective p [...] Break‐out discussions in small groups focused on emerging issues related to the intersectionality of HIV/AIDS and disability (see Appendix D – Break‐Out Session Worksheet). A summary of the gaps, challenges, opportunities and next steps identified in the break‐out sessions provided a launch point for the concluding discussions on next steps in the areas [...] The strategic advantages and disadvantages of the HIV/AIDS and disability movements working together; and . [...] Best practice models for providing HIV/AIDS prevention and sexual health information to persons with developmental disabilities could be shared and adapted by other organizations. 7.5 MENTAL HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS Many of the issues that apply to HIV/AIDS and developmental disabilities also apply to HIV/AIDS and mental health. Persons with mental health probl