Collective Impact has been working with the Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living to help the organization develop a strategic plan for the future as well as engage in succession planning for the planned departure of its founding Executive Director who has lead the organization for nearly 30 years.
During this engaging and productive process, Collective Impact is becoming more educated about the variety of needs of people with disabilities as well as the numerous services, resources, and supports available to the disabilities community. Did you know that in the United Stated, 12.6% of adults have some type of disability? Did you know that in West Virginia, the number is even higher, with 19.4% of adults having some type of disability? And in West Virginia, adults with disabilities are more likely to smoke (21.9%) and be obese (43.3%).
The challenges facing people with disabilities is overwhelming, but many of these challenges are being met daily by organizations like NWVCIL. A BIG shout out to the good folks at NWVCIL for your passion, tenacity, and strong work on improving the lives and communities of people with disabilities in the mountain state!
Collective Impact assessed the team-building needs of West Virginia Autism Training Center (WVATC) and developed and delivered related training and workshop services to increase the knowledge, skills and capacity of its staff to work more effectively as a team. Team-building services focused on team vision, mission and core values; stages and characteristics of team development; individual and team work styles and strengths analysis; effective listening and resource coordination; and collaborative team work and capacity building. The mission of the WV Autism Training Center is to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorders as they pursue a life of quality. The WV Autism Training Center was established in 1984 by the WV Legislature and housed at Marshall University, in Huntington, WV. Services are available for families of West Virginians with autism spectrum disorders as well as their educators and others significant in their lives.
“Bruce Decker was extremely flexible and accommodating. His Collective Impact team did a very thorough and professional study for us.” ~ John David - Director, Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS), Oak Hill, WV
Manuel Lima senior UX design lead at Microsoft Bing, explores the power of network visualization to help navigate our complex modern world. Taken from a lecture given by Manuel Lima as part of the RSAs free public events program. Watch it here!
