Creating Common Cause Networks
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Building Community Networks for Change: A Promising Practice Accomplishing meaningful advocacy, be it personal, peer or policy, calls for relationship building, shared learning, and coalitions of common interests. The presentation describes a statewide leadership model directed by people with intellectual disabilities and founded on broad-based partnerships. This statewide network initiated a course for collective action aimed to join self-advocates, professional colleagues, and civic leaders to develop "common cause" projects and influence public policy. Building community partnerships can take action together to make life better for all people.
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Creating Common Cause Networks
- 1. Building a Common Cause Network outcomesleadership Board Resource Center Mark Starford I 2014 www.brcenter.org
- 3. Network VisionNetwork Vision INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIESINCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES People with disabilities fully included Work with diverse organizations PPursue common causes Achieve measurable outcomes 3
- 4. Meaningful AdvocacyMeaningful Advocacy Sustainable ChangeSustainable Change Leadership developmentLeadership development Groups with shared interests Action planning with real “outcomes” 4
- 5. 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 5
- 6. 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 thingthing or the feel-good thing. I want the world to do better ”I want the world to do better. Lisa Cooley 6 Lisa Cooley Disability and Human Rights Advocate
- 7. CoalitionsCoalitions Groups join forces to overcome an issue Can be temporary or long term 7 Can be temporary or long-term Work on issues with ONE voice
- 8. Common CauseCommon Cause stop abuseabuse Unite with other groups Work on an important issue 8 Work on an important issue Impacts many people
- 9. Common Cause VideoCommon Cause Video 9
- 10. Network ComponentsNetwork Components Leadership Coalition Building Community/Regional PlanningFacilitation 10Technology Policy Influence
- 12. LeadershipLeadership Create personal/professional goals Make a plan with support Accomplish outcomes Lead b e ampleLead by example 12
- 13. activities Leadership activities Decision Making Use Think Plan Do for personal and Net orks Leadership Use Think-Plan-Do for personal and Networks Personal Empowermentp Practice leadership and governance skills Lead by ExampleLead by Example Demonstrate and share advocacy strategies 13 Resource Sharing Mentor peers/share resources with community
- 14. elements Leadership elements Leadership Member Create personal leadership mission Identify allies build relationships share resourcesIdentify allies, build relationships, share resources Participate in advocacy activities Sponsor and Partner Organizations L d ti ibl 14 Learn and practice accessible governance Provide member support
- 15. benefits LeadershipLeadership Lead 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 15 Members govern and direct their Network Members oversee coalition structure
- 17. 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 17
- 18. elements Facilitation elements Member Facilitation Create job description with facilitator M dif l hModify plan when necessary Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner Organizations Provide facilitation/coaching support 18 Provide facilitation training and materials
- 19. benefits Facilitation benefits Meaningful support Facilitation Stronger voices from self/peer advocates Knowledge of effective accommodationsKnowledge of effective accommodations Keep in MindKeep in Mind Members direct their support F ilit ti l i i i i 19 Facilitation plan revision is ongoing
- 21. 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 21
- 22. elements Technology elements Technology Member Learn and utilize communication technologies Mentor peers and share tools Use online technology for outreachUse online technology for outreach Sponsor and Partner OrganizationsSponsor and Partner Organizations Create and share accessible information Provide support for online library 22 Provide communication technology training
- 23. benefits Technology benefits Technology Increased communication with membersc eased co u ca o e be s Greater outreach Informed decision-making (accessible materials)Informed decision making (accessible materials) Keep in Mind Members can be tech coaches and mentors Partner organizations may have little experience 23 Low cost or free tech equipment available
- 24. Coalition Building #3Coalition Building #3 24
- 25. Coalition BuildingCoalition Building Alliance with community organizations Equal participationEqual participation More voices = more power Work together for a common cause 25
- 26. activities Coalition Building activities Coalition Building Invite diverse groups Explore and learn about community issues R h t t l d llReach out to large and small groups Attend community meetings 26 Attend community meetings
- 27. elements Coalition Building elements 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 Organizations Link to community groups local and state 27 Bring diverse groups together Identify common issues and share resources
- 28. benefits Coalition Building New opportunities for community involvement Coalition Building pp y Increased capacity for participation and leadership More diverse participation in common issuesMore diverse participation in common issues Keep in MindKeep in Mind Partner organizations may have a limited vision Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes 28 Having consensus is needed to reach outcomes Sharing is essential
- 29. Regional Plan #5Regional Plan #5 29
- 30. Regional PlanRegional Plan Measurable outcomes O t tiOne cause at a time Prioritize plan - impact the most people Communities work together 30
- 31. 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 31
- 32. elements Regional Plan elements 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 Organizations Create plan with measurable outcomes 32 Ongoing sharing of tools and strategies Utilize online media to increase awareness
- 33. benefits Regional Plan benefits Network partners organize outcome driven plans Regional Plan Network 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 d Coalition defines its goal and planning Partner organizations may have a limited vision 33 Partner organizations may have a limited vision Sharing is essential for success
- 34. Public Policy #6Public Policy #6 34
- 35. Public PolicyPublic Policy Greater influence Advocate for common causes Impacts cross section of communitiesImpacts cross-section of communities 35
- 36. activities Public Policy activities Public Policy Use regional and statewide coalitions to collaborate on policy issues Propose policy changes Take action to influence political system 36
- 37. elements Public Policy e e e s Members Public Policy Participate in and lead action on advocacy plans Advocate with policy makers Sponsor and Partner Organizations Advocate with policy-makers Share and exchange resources 37 Support outcome-driven plans
- 38. benefits Public Policy benefits Diverse participation in common cause advocacy Public Policy Change and influence public policy Advance human rights (personal, political) Keep in Mind Organizations can be preoccupied with funding needs and proprietary resources O i ti l k liti b ildi i 38 Organizations may lack coalition building experience Training in social justice work may be needed
- 39. Network OutcomesNetwork Outcomes Leadership by example Sustainable with diverse participation Personal & public achievementsp Measurable plans with outcomes ibl l d i l 39 Accessible tools and materials
- 41. Advocacy Resources www brcenter orgwww.brcenter.org 41