[Akron-Talk] Spring 2020 Session of SIL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

[Dave Bertsch]

SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL)
invites you to apply to the Spring 2020 Session of


"SIL'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY"

AN EIGHT-WEEK COURSE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DEVELOP SKILLS NEEDED to participate on NONPROFIT BOARDS, COMMUNITY COALITIONS, TASK FORCES, AND SYSTEM CHANGE COMMITTEES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY


WHEN:       Spring 2020 Session: May 5 - June 23, 2020, Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
(May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23)

TOPICS:          During the training sessions, participants will develop a basic working knowledge and understanding about topics related to serving on a board, coalition, task force or committee.  Training topics include the following:

1.    Community Leadership

2.    Disability History & Disability Advocacy

3.    Functions of a Nonprofit Board

4.    Government Committees, Nonprofit Committees, Commissions, Task Forces & Councils

5.    Communications, Confidentiality & Board Ethics

6.    Networking and Developing Community Contacts

Upon completion of the Leadership Academy, SIL will work with participants to identify areas of interest and potential leadership opportunities in the community.  Leadership Academy participants will also be paired with mentors who are Leadership Academy graduates.

WHERE:  Services for Independent Living, 26250 Euclid Avenue, Suite 801, Euclid, OH 44132

WHO SHOULD APPLY:            Any person with a disability who wants to learn how to make a difference and how to gain confidence and leadership experience in community decision-making on issues important to him or her.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please contact Laura Gold for an application by calling 216-815-0015 or emailing lgold at sil-oh.org<mailto:lgold at sil-oh.org>.  The deadline for applications is April 15th.  Space is limited so we encourage you to apply early.  If you need help filling out the application, please let Laura know.

If accommodations are needed to attend or participate in the meetings, please contact Laura Gold with all requests at least two weeks in advance if possible.  Please remember that SIL has a fragrance-free policy.  For the comfort and safety of others, please refrain from wearing or using any scented products when attending meetings.
       [Services for Independent Living logo and name in royal blue and orange.  The words Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation appear under agency name.]         [Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council logo and name in green.]

Funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council under the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

Services for Independent Living, Inc.  *  26250 Euclid Avenue, Suite 801 * Euclid, OH 44132 *
216-731-1529 (Telephone) *  216-731-3083 (Fax) * sil-oh.org (Website)
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