Building a Common Cause Network

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Board Resource Center Mark Starford I 2014www.brcenter.org

Introduction VideoIntroduction Video

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Network VisionNetwork VisionINCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

People with disabilities fully included

Work with diverse organizations

P Pursue common causes

Achieve measurable outcomes 3

Meaningful AdvocacyMeaningful Advocacy

Sustainable Change Sustainable Change

Leadership development Leadership development

Groups with shared interests

Action planning with real “outcomes”4

Network Origin

Ci il Ri ht M t

Network Origin

Civil Rights Movement

2011 AIDD Summit in Los Angeles

Increase meaningful inclusion

Greater voice in public policy

Leadership opportunitiesLeadership opportunities

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Authentic Voices

“W h f t l l b

Authentic Voices

“We have, for too long, only been included because it is the legal thing or the feel good thing thing or the feel-good thing.

I want the world to do better ”I want the world to do better.

Lisa Cooley

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Lisa CooleyDisability and Human Rights Advocate

CoalitionsCoalitions

Groups join forces to overcome an issue

Can be temporary or long term

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Can be temporary or long-term

Work on issues with ONE voice

Common CauseCommon Cause

stop abuseabuse

Unite with other groups

Work on an important issue

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Work on an important issue

Impacts many people

Common Cause VideoCommon Cause Video

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Network ComponentsNetwork Components

Leadership Coalition Building

Community/Regional PlanningFacilitation

10Technology Policy Influence

Leadership #1Leadership #1

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LeadershipLeadership

Create personal/professional goals

Make a plan with support

Accomplish outcomes

Lead b e ampleLead by example

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activities

Leadership

activities

Decision MakingUse Think Plan Do for personal and Net orks

Leadership

Use Think-Plan-Do for personal and Networks

Personal EmpowermentpPractice leadership and governance skills

Lead by ExampleLead by ExampleDemonstrate and share advocacy strategies

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Resource SharingMentor peers/share resources with community

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Leadership

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LeadershipMember

Create personal leadership mission

Identify allies build relationships share resourcesIdentify allies, build relationships, share resources

Participate in advocacy activities

Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsL d ti ibl

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Learn and practice accessible governance

Provide member support

benefits

LeadershipLeadershipLead by Example

Demonstrate personal growth and leadership

Peer mentoring and outreachPeer mentoring and outreach

Keep in Mind

Network goals are long term

Members govern and direct their Network

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Members govern and direct their Network

Members oversee coalition structure

Facilitation #2Facilitation #2

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activities

Facilitation

activities

Facilitation

Identify individual supports needed

Create plan with facilitator

Use facilitation resources for support plansUse facilitation resources for support plans

Work with a leadership coach

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Facilitation

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Member

Facilitation

Create job description with facilitator

M dif l h Modify plan when necessary

Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner OrganizationsProvide facilitation/coaching support

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Provide facilitation training and materials

benefits

Facilitation

benefits

Meaningful support

Facilitation

Stronger voices from self/peer advocates

Knowledge of effective accommodations Knowledge of effective accommodations

Keep in MindKeep in Mind

Members direct their support

F ilit ti l i i i i

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Facilitation plan revision is ongoing

Technology #3Technology #3

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activities

Technology

activities

Technology

Provide or resource technology equipment for members

Provide user-friendly materials and Network tools

D l li N t k libDevelop online Network resource library

Test Network materials to ensure usability

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Technology

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TechnologyMember

Learn and utilize communication technologiesMentor peers and share toolsUse online technology for outreach Use online technology for outreach

Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner OrganizationsCreate and share accessible informationProvide support for online library

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Provide communication technology training

benefits

Technology

benefits

TechnologyIncreased communication with membersc eased co u ca o e be sGreater outreachInformed decision-making (accessible materials)Informed decision making (accessible materials)

Keep in Mind

Members can be tech coaches and mentorsPartner organizations may have little experience

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Low cost or free tech equipment available

Coalition Building #3Coalition Building #3

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Coalition BuildingCoalition Building

Alliance with community organizations

Equal participationEqual participation

More voices = more power

Work together for a common cause

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activities

Coalition Building

activities

Coalition Building

Invite diverse groups

Explore and learn about community issues

R h t t l d ll Reach out to large and small groups

Attend community meetings

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Attend community meetings

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Coalition Building

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Members Coalition Building

Learn about and attend community meetings

Identify organizations and groups to include

Collaborate with organization leaders

S d P t O i tiSponsor and Partner OrganizationsLink to community groups local and state

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Bring diverse groups together

Identify common issues and share resources

benefits

Coalition BuildingNew opportunities for community involvement

Coalition Buildingpp y

Increased capacity for participation and leadership

More diverse participation in common issuesMore diverse participation in common issues

Keep in MindKeep in MindPartner organizations may have a limited vision

Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes

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Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes

Sharing is essential

Regional Plan #5Regional Plan #5

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Regional PlanRegional Plan

Measurable outcomes

O t tiOne cause at a time

Prioritize plan - impact the most people

Communities work together

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activities

Regional Plan

activities

Regional Plan

Community/region directed advocacy

Create outcome driven advocacy plansCreate outcome driven advocacy plans

Share Network resources

Use social media to increase awareness

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Regional Plan

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Members Regional Plan

Learn about community priorities

Reach out to new groups for input

Use social media to increase outreach

S d P t O i tiSponsor and Partner OrganizationsCreate plan with measurable outcomes

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Ongoing sharing of tools and strategies

Utilize online media to increase awareness

benefits

Regional Plan

benefits

Network partners organize outcome driven plans

Regional PlanNetwork partners organize outcome driven plans

Broad-based coalition enhances credibility

Achievers (not talkers) with outcomes and impactAchievers (not talkers) with outcomes and impact

Keep in Mindeep dCoalition defines its goal and planning

Partner organizations may have a limited vision

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Partner organizations may have a limited vision

Sharing is essential for success

Public Policy #6Public Policy #6

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Public PolicyPublic Policy

Greater influence

Advocate for common causes

Impacts cross section of communitiesImpacts cross-section of communities

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Public Policy

activities

Public Policy

Use regional and statewide coalitions to collaborate on policy issues

Propose policy changes

Take action to influence political system

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Public Policy

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Members

Public Policy

Participate in and lead action on advocacy plans

Advocate with policy makers

Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsAdvocate with policy-makers

Share and exchange resources

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Support outcome-driven plans

benefits

Public Policy

benefits

Diverse participation in common cause advocacy

Public Policy

Change and influence public policy

Advance human rights (personal, political)

Keep in MindOrganizations can be preoccupied with funding needs and proprietary resources O i ti l k liti b ildi i

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Organizations may lack coalition building experienceTraining in social justice work may be needed

Network OutcomesNetwork Outcomes

Leadership by example

Sustainable with diverse participation

Personal & public achievementsp

Measurable plans with outcomes

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Accessible tools and materials

Questions?Questions?

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