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Building a Common Cause Network
Board Resource Center Mark Starford I Molly Kennedy www.brcenter.org YAI 2014
A Promising Practice
outcomes leadership
Meaningful Advocacy
Sustainable Change
Training: leadership development
Include: groups with shared interests
Take action: real “outcomes”
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2011 AIDD Summit in Los Angeles
Increase meaningful inclusion
Greater voice in public affairs
Leadership opportunities
Grant from State Council
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When the Network Started
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“We have, for too long, only been included because it is the legal thing or the feel-good thing. I want the world to do better than that.”
Lisa Cooley
Disability and Human Rights Advocate
Authentic Voices
Network Vision INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
People with disabilities fully included
Work with diverse organization
Pursue common causes
Achieve measurable outcomes 5
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Work with community allies
Leadership positions
Share resources
Measurable outcomes
Key Elements
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Groups join forces for a common cause
Can be temporary or long-term
Coalitions work on issues with ONE voice
Coalitions
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Unite with other groups
Work on an important issue
Impacts many people
Common Cause
stop abuse
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Community/Regional Planning
Leadership
Policy Influence
Network Components
Technology
Facilitation
Coalition Building
Create personal/professional goals
Make a plan with support
Accomplish outcomes
Lead others by your example 10
Leadership
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Make a personal support plan
Create a support plan
Increase leadership skills
Facilitation
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Technology
Connect with members
Reach out to organizations and resources
Accessible communication
Cost effective
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Alliance with community organizations
Equal participation
More voices = more power
Work together for a common cause
Coalition Building
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Measurable outcomes
One cause at a time
Change that impacts the most people
People work together
Community/Regional Plans
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Greater influence
Advocate for common causes
Impact communities & beyond
Public Policy
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Leadership
Partners’ follow through
Agencies protect resources
Little support for members
Possible Challenges
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For more details
Additional workshop today
Room: Time: 3.00 to 4.30 PM
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Questions?
outcomes leadership
Advocacy Resources www.brcenter.org
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