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From Sacramento Valley Section of Cal APA-- As professionals in planning, design, and community development, many of us entered these fields driven by the desire to "Do the Right Thing." However, addressing complex and multi-dimensional issues such as climate change, the housing crisis, and systemic inequities, while balancing numerous stakeholders and constrained resources, makes defining the right course of action challenging. Even once defined, implementation can prove even more daunting. This Speaker Series aims to bring together diverse perspectives from various disciplines, industries, and backgrounds to explore the concept of "doing the right thing," acknowledge the absence of a single correct answer, and examine how we can harness these insights to find purpose, challenge the status quo, and collaboratively strive towards a shared objective.   All sessions will be held from 9:30am to 11:30am via a Hybrid Format Register: https://lnkd.in/ggGCwQZs

Lasting community change starts when youth and families are at the forefront, developing solutions and making decisions. How can you engage your community in the work effectively and authentically? Join this mini course to learn foundational skills and get insights from the strategies that are making an impact in communities across the country. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02vshZH0

Check out this awesome article from Mirror Indy on the 3rd edition of our Organizers Workbook focused on community organizing and creating sustainable and positive change in neighborhoods. Read here: https://zurl.co/9OBb

Mark your calendars to join Indiana’s community economic development leaders to talk about emerging trends at Prosperity Indiana’s 2024 Regional Meetings!

A recently published paper by Think College Technical Assistance Coordinator Chelsea VanHorn Stinnett, PhD and #ABLESouthCarolina President and CEO #KimberlyTissotMSW, recalled a mile marker in history when a group of quadriplegic students housed in Cowell Hospital at the University of California at Berkley established early advocacy for independent living (IL). In coming together, these students discovered similarities in personal experiences, which fueled their desire for social inclusion. Today, it is mandated that privately-run, non-profit Centers for Independent Living (CIL) be managed by people with disabilities. These CILs "exist to ensure people with disabilities have the support and services to live meaningfully active lives in their communities," a quote from the Stinnett-Tissot article read. It suggested that Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE) programs could benefit from a partnership with CILs. Stinnett added, “Centers for Independent Living can provide critical disability mentorship for college students. They are an under-utilized resource in inclusive postsecondary education, when many of their staff have experienced all levels of higher education as disabled students. Their lived experience is invaluable.” Follow this link to read the article, "Inclusive Post Secondary Education and Centers for Independent Living: A Partnership Worth Pursuing": https://lnkd.in/gfHfrM3C #InclusivePostSecondaryEducation #IPSE #CentersForIndependentLiving #CIL #APartnershipWorthPursuing #DisabilityRights #OfficeOfInclusivePostsecondaryEducation #OIPE #UniversityofMissouriStLouis

Important lesson here: a block party can bring a neighborhood together, so can the planning of a block party and bonding over a shared desire to make your community better! https://lnkd.in/gnyc2CqZ

How can businesses operationalize their values to create lasting community change? Tune in to our conversation with Hugues Sygney Jr. of B Lab US & Canada to learn more. Listen ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7UWGvN9

Researchers: Interested in learning more about considerations and strategies for engaging in the participatory research processes with community members and organizations? CEACR brought experts together from North Carolina CEAL's Regional Team, Westat, and the Alliance for Community Engagement – Climate and Health (ACE-CH) to discuss: ✍ Effective strategies for establishing partnership structures, processes, and agreements 💬 Approaches to establishing bidirectional community involvement, feedback loops, and reciprocity 🤝Examples of community engagement planning and tools to promote and sustain trust and meaningful engagement Check out the latest CEAL newsletter to access this informative webinar: https://bit.ly/3xPuCy3

Just registered for this webinar and sharing with all my water infrastructure peeps: Transform Your Practice: Community Engagement Strategies for Trust, Impact & Civic Pride (nextcity.org) https://lnkd.in/gquXrZEn The webinar follows the release of Transform Your Practice: A community engagement card deck, a practical tool that highlights impactful strategies while challenging misconceptions about what outreach can and should achieve: https://lnkd.in/gHr2Y6fR

💡 Unlocking Power through Knowledge! 💡 Discover how access to information fuels transparency, citizen engagement, and economic growth. Dive into our latest article exploring strategies and challenges in fostering community empowerment and accountability. Don’t miss out – read more now!