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Out of Province Consulting
Vela Microboard Association provides a variety of supports for out of
province initiatives. These are provided on a cost recovery basis. The out
of province work has included projects, workshops, presentations and
customized consulting,
Projects
Vela has
been involved in a number of successful projects. Most recently Vela
completed work in Northern Ireland, assisting with the development of ten
Vela Microboards as well as assisting with the creation of an affiliate
support agency, Vela Microboards Northern Ireland.
If you are
interested in learning more about Vela’s project work or would like to
discuss potential joint projects, please contact Vela’s Executive Director,
Linda Perry.
Consulting, Workshops
and Presentations
Vela
provides local, provincial national and international consulting, workshops,
and presentations. These can be outlined or can be customized to meet
specific interests and needs.
If you are
interested in learning more, please contact Vela’s Executive Director,
Linda Perry.
Consulting
Examples
of consulting options
a) 1/2 Day
Introductory Session
2.5 hr basic introduction
to the fundamental principles, functions, philosophy and intent of Vela
Microboards. 1 hr specific discussion related to local issues, ideas, and
perceptions. Total: 2.5 hrs
b) 1 Day
Session
Basic introduction as
outlined above (2.5 hours). With more detailed background information
related to functional foundation (2.5 hours). Thirdly, one meeting to
address specific questions and circumstances in local area (2 hours) Total:
7 hrs.
c) 3 Day
Session
This includes the above
one-day session outlined (7 hrs), but adds family meetings with
individual families (7 hrs). Very detailed information and discussions
related to the establishment of Microboards, set up process, advice on
proposals, and other requested information. (7 hrs)
d) Customized
Session/s
This can be negotiated
directly with Vela’s Executive Director, Linda Perry and can be designed to
meet your specific needs.
Presentations and Workshops
Offered
Specifically about Microboards
1. What Is A
Microboard? - A Basic Introduction
A brief overview of
what a Microboard is and how it can be a powerful
support
and service network for individuals with challenges.
Format: Lecture
Length: 30 to 45 minutes
2. What Is A
Microboard, And What Makes It Unique?
Overview, with a short
history, brief summary of process, and a couple of real life examples, with
short question period.
Format: Discussion
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
3. What Is A
Microboard, How Do You Set One Up, And How Do They Operate?
Detailed presentation
including information from presentations 1 and 2, but with much more
specific information and discussion on the process with more active
involvement of the participants
Format: Workshop
Length: 5 hours
Other Presentations
Offered
4. Speaking Up
For Yourself
How to say what you need
to say, clearly without fear, or anger.
Format: Discussion
Length: 1.5 to 2 hours
5. Rights And
Responsibilities
A workshop that will help
to explain that all have rights AND responsibilities,
What those are, and how to
make sure they are respected.
Format: Workshop
Length: 1.5 to 2 hours
6. Person
Centered Planning
Description on the key
elements of Person Centered Planning and a sampling of a variety of planning
tools that can be used, including Multi Action Planning Systems (MAPS) and
Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH).
Format: Workshop
Length: 4
hours
7. Community
Integration, What Does It Mean?
Overview of what it means
to be integrated into community. What is meaningful citizenship? How we
assist others to become valued members of the community.
Format: Workshop
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
8.
Team Building
Workshop to assist in
strengthening your support and/or workplace team.
Format: Workshop
Length: 3 to 4
hours
9. Developing A
Vision
How do you as a group,
team, movement, develop a vision for your work?
What do you stand for;
what do you want to accomplish? Practical tools
To help you clearly
identify your purposes and goals.
Format: Workshop
Length: 3 to 4
hours
10.
Friendship Building
Ideas on how we can assist people that
experience isolation to create meaningful friendship and networks.
Format: Introductory
lecture
Length: 2.5 to 3
hours
11.
Everyone can Win
Looks at ways to
successfully negotiate around difficult issues. We don’t always have to
agree, but if we can understand each other we are much closer to a solution
that everyone can live with.
Format: Discussion
Length 2.5 hours
12.
Becoming the Employer of Record
This workshop looks at the
roles and responsibilities involved in becoming the employer of record.
Format: Presentation
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
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