Model Communities

On July 16 and 17, 2003, representatives from a diverse assortment of states came together in Denver, Colorado, to share information, learn from one another and explore ways to help each other achieve an important, mutual goal: to build better and stronger communitiesin which people with disabilities are readily and routinely part of the fabric of everyday life. This is a report on that discussion.

The Compendium contains basic information about each of the Systems Change Grantees. Each section is alphabetical by state. Information for each state includes: the name of the grantee organization, the title of the grant, the type of grant, the amount awarded and fiscal year awarded, the primary contacts for each grant, the target populations to be served under the grant, the primary goals and activities of each grant project, and a brief description of the grant activities.

The Formative Evaluation of the Real Choice Systems Change Grants evaluates how the Systems Change grantees are progressing towards meeting their goals. The Formative Evaluation identifies problems faced by the grantees and ways that they deal with the problems. This document provides summary information about each of the FY2002 Grantees.

Looking for a which communities are inclusive. This paper list the names and websites for inclusive communities around the country.

This a guide for Services & Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinators and leaders working to strengthen their communities and create whole communities. A fascinating mix of vision, inspiration, how-to's, references and stories, especially targetted for people working with disadvantaged communities.

This working document provides strategies for making meetings and conferences truly accessible. It includes guidelines for ensuring that appropriate accommodations are identified and provided with respect to meeting spaces and materials, communication, room and board, and transportation. The document also provides suggestions for responding to specific functional issues, as well as sample documents and a list of additional resources.