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Was an honour to be asked to speak at the latest Quartet Community Foundation event. I used the time to talk about the social model of disability. The social model of disability is the understanding that disability is something that is created by society.  This is because disabled people face barriers that stop them from taking part in society in the same way as non-disabled people. There are physical barriers that disabled people face. These could include things like: - A sign that someone with a visual impairment can’t read.  - An inaccessible building without wheelchair ramps.  - A webpage with flashing animations that could trigger a seizure. There are also social barriers or attitudinal barriers, like stereotypical beliefs that non-disabled people have about disabled people. Assuming that a disabled person “can’t do” something creates a barrier for that person. According to the social model of disability, it’s these barriers that make a person disabled.  Disability isn’t something that exists inside your body or your mind. It’s something that is created by an inaccessible society. Here at Paul's Place, we work to break down these barriers every day.

So excited to get started with Adaptavist, it's fantastic that they are committed to supporting children in remote and marginalised areas receive an education. On International Women's Day it's a perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of even a basic level of education for girls where we work. ❤️ Educated mothers are 50% more likely to immunise their children and their children are x2 more likely to survive past the age of 5. 💰 When 10% more girls attend school, that country’s GDP increases by 3% 🌱 Girls’ Education = Climate resilience. Countries’ resilience to climate disasters significantly improves with every additional year of education that girls acquire.

In the social sector, strategic partnership development determines success / social impact at the grassroots level where the NGOs operate. What are some of the 'best practices' the donor / CSR entities employ and what are some of the governing principles, tools, methods and tips that could be handy as financial aid / grants are invested? #Puja Marwaha #CRY - Child Rights and You #NGO partnership #CSR #foundations #philanthropy #socialimpact #socialsector #strategicpartnerships

Take a look at the latest issue of Front Porch Communities Foundation's newsletter! You can find stories of generosity from throughout Front Porch's communities and programs as well as information about the Circle of Friends fund and a teaser about this year's Celtic Cup Golf Tournament - with sponsorship opportunities still available. #cultureofgiving #generosity #newsletter

#TrusteeTime - Being the same and different: the tensions of maintaining personal identity and being part of the Board identity. Join us at The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities In the context of charity boards, the interplay between personal identity and group identity presents both challenges and opportunities. This event, featuring keynote speaker Darren Franklin, explores the nuanced tensions that board members face as they strive to maintain their individuality whilst aligning with the collective identity of the board. It will delve into how these dynamics can influence the board's effectiveness, particularly in the realms of diversity and inclusion. https://lnkd.in/e3QYaaBx #CharityGovernance #BoardDynamics #PersonalIdentity #GroupIdentity #DiversityInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #GovernanceEvent #RSALondon #NonProfitLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TrusteeTraining #CharityEvent #ProfessionalDevelopment #BoardMembers #TrusteesUnlimited

We can all make an impact when it comes to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you're a chair, vice-chair, co-chair, or trustee, we all have a part to play. This National Inclusion Week, why not take a few minutes to respond to our anonymous survey - to help us understand your challenges and your successes when it comes to EDI and your board? Share your insights: https://buff.ly/3XvI6YQ This will help us to: ✔️ Build a picture of what chairs and boards are doing ✔️ Understand what the barriers are to progress ✔️ Shape our support for chairs and boards in this area #Chair #Trustee #Charity #NonProfit #Leadership #Board #Governance #EDI #NationalInclusionWeek #Inclusion #Diversity

What's a sign of a welcoming community? Having public places where you can relax with a good book is one indicator. Where do you like to read in your community? We are grateful to Welcoming America for sending us this Welcome Wagon and helping make community engagement fun during #WelcomeWeek2024. #communityfoundation #communityfoundations #everychildreads #nonprofit #nonprofits #philanthropy #childrensliteracy #literacy #dubuque #dubuqueiowa #dubuqueia

In Europe, like in many other parts of the world, there's a serious lack of diversity in the art world. We're talking about underrepresentation that simply can't be ignored. When the voices of diverse communities are missing from the conversation, we're missing out on a wealth of perspectives and experiences. But ODBK isn't backing down, folks. We're fighting tooth and nail to change the status quo and create a European art world that truly reflects the rich tapestry of humanity. And with our equality programs leading the way, we're making waves and inspiring change across the continent. #ODBK #DiversityAndInclusion #donate #nonprofit #contemporaryart #diversitymatters #fyp

What's the secret ingredient to navigating through the current state of relocation? Watching the culinary students prepare our meals and hearing what fellow panelist had to say, I think we can find some consistency's between a culinary program & employee relocation program: 📅 Planning & Coordination: Both programs require meticulous planning & coordination to ensure smooth execution. 💲 Budgeting: As the culinary programs budget includes ingredient, equipment and labor cost, similarly, in relocation programs via temp housing, real estate, household goods and other services 💪 Quality Control: Maintaining high standards is essential for both. Whose testing to ensure taste/presentation meet those standards (especially if its unmanaged). It's also hard to avoid the conversation on where #AI & chatbots fall into the equation. 🤖 While the technology is more affordable & readily available, not every move is the same and we still need someone who can develop clear policies/guidelines, audit & assess files, provide transparency & control in estimates/cost, but also training the technology and educating the workforce. Our commodity can support this today, since the boom of survey technology, as we still find inconsistencies in technology that strictly uses #augmentedreality or #predictiveanalytics (no human interaction). Without someone spending the time to audit and manage, we can find ourselves creating more problems then benefits. With that said, knowing what we do is hard & there's a fading workforce, many of us are optimistic that these strategies will be another tool, allowing us to accomplish so much more. Thanks again for organizing another great event Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) and looking forward to the next event in May! #Moving #Relocation #GlobalMobility #Robots #Humans #MovingIsFun #Procure #Protect #Experience #Hardwork #Network #HR #Procurement #RiskManagement #Technology #Trends #Topics #Budget #Control #Managed #Unmanaged #Strategic #Transactional

Philanthropy works to increase opportunity, especially to those historically excluded. The lawsuit against Fearless Fund is an attack on the rights of philanthropic organizations to give in line with their values, as protected under the First Amendment. Attempts to restrict the values-driven work of philanthropy impact so much great work happening around the country and in our region. This would have great consequences for initiatives like the grant we provided to revitalize small-town grocery access for rural residents in North Dakota. Read the op-ed by leaders of Council on Foundations and Independent Sector: https://bit.ly/3TVbFmy Read more about the creation of the Rural Access Distribution (RAD) cooperative, a 2020 Community Innovation grantee: https://bit.ly/408VK4O