Donald shares his experience of creating a mission statement. This process helped him define his dream of having his art displayed and sold in an art gallery. By defining what he wanted and what was important to him, Donald was able to craft a Mission Statement that helped him reach his goal. This video takes people through a person-centered process using Think-Plan-Do and shows "tips and traps" to look out for when planning.
In 2006, Members of the Consumer Advisory Committee for the Department of Developmental Services created a project called Leadership Through Personal Change to assist Californians with developmental disabilities to live by the motto: My Life, My Way! Members created a process called Think-Plan-Do. Think-Plan-Do teaches people how to develop goals, design working plans, and take action steps that lead to success. In partnership with the Board Resource Center (BRC), materials and DVDs were designed to make complex ideas simple and assist people to customize person-centered plans that work. This strategy has been tested throughout California by self-advocates. The DVD and companion workbook are available online at www.brcenter.org.
Find More Board Resource Center videos: (8) CAC DVDs online at www.youtube.com search: cac leadership board resource center. As well, Thinking Ahead: My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End - a personal account of end of life planning - can also be found online at www.youtube.com search: cac leadership board resource center AND Guide to Healthy Living - a self-advocacy group's efforts to improve their health and wellness - can also be found online at www.youtube.com search: cac leadership board resource center.
Board Resource Center (BRC) - Who we are, what we do - Boards of nonprofit organizations, state agencies, and community groups are designed to serve as stewards of community funds and their constituent interests. Responsible stewardship dictates that membership represents the diversity of the community. This diversity includes citizens with diverse abilities.
BRC evolved as an outgrowth of consulting services to California service agencies in 1995, aimed at including people with diverse disabilities on governing decision making boards, and community advocacy groups. We provide customized strategies and assist organizations to recognize that people with diverse abilities are needed in decision making and governance positions in management and the boardroom. BRC provides adaptation consultation, group process facilitation, and governance/board training to ensure community members are connected to local government and engaged in policy development.
The Center's Director, Mark Starford, has extensive experience creating simplified adapted materials, facilitating groups, training and teaching diverse groups of people. The BRC has its roots in a division of The SCILS Group, a nationally recognized non-profit consulting organization established in 1977. The SCILS Group provides facilitation, training and strategic intervention for service agencies, families and adults to ensure person-centered full community inclusion and system change that encourages participation (www.scilsgroup.org).
The Board Resource Center also assists organizations to accommodate the needs of all members to assure effective and inclusive decision making. The Center's strategies focus on leadership basics, accountability standards, financial oversight and accommodations. Our strategies include: assessment, planning and implementation; resource adaptation; and leadership training. To contact BRC, email mark@brcenter.org.
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