| Title: |
'Family Advisory Boards: Making them Meaningful' |
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6-Family Issues
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| Keyword(s): |
Family Involvement, Collaborative Partnerships |
| Learning Objectives: |
1. Identify the major functions of Family Advisory Boards in developing collaborative partnerships
2. Learn about different elements family members can contribute to Grants, National Centers, Committees and other venues for Family involvement
3. Determine ways to strengthen partnerships among EHDI and Family organizations
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Abstract: |
Family Involvement comes in many forms. Contributions from individual parent leaders, Family organizations, and Family Advisory Boards are a few examples of how family input is received in different aspects of the EHDI system. This session will focus primarily on the function and dynamic process of ‘Advisory Boards’, and share elements from a few models of family involvement including:
1. The NCHAM Family Advisory Board
2. The NICHQ Parent Faculty Chair Position
3. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Alliance (DHHA)
4. The National Center for Cultural Competency Parent Consultant Position
While active Family Involvement is a principle that is often put forth as a necessity, actual meaningful participation requires conditions in which parent perspective can be introduced and acted upon. This session will demonstrate dynamic, often ‘outside the box’ participation by individuals, groups, and organizations with examples of organizational change that has been implemented as a result. Basic strategies will be shared, including how to engage families when certain challenges exist, including: Availability of time constraints, ensuring diverse perspectives, pros and cons of funded vs. unfunded positions etc.
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