Building Community coalitions with people with disabilities

2007

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Keys, C.B., & Factor, A.R. (2001). Building community coalitions with people with disabilities and their families: An empowerment approach, Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 21(2), 91-112. SUMMARY. How can community professionals help build coalitions that empower members of marginalized groups? The authors examine the building of rural, suburban, and urban coalitions on aging and developmental disabilities that sought to empower people with disabilities and their families. The coalitions addressed the four crucial issues of identifying local leaders, recruiting people with disabilities and family members, creating the chemistry of collaboration, and sustaining coalition activities. In order to empower members of marginalized groups, a critical mass of coalition leaders and members need to intend and then act to empower. Thirteen propositions are advanced concerning building empowering community coalitions. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: <[email protected]> Website: <http://www.HaworthPress.com> 2001 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]

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