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Personal Networks: Enriching Life in the Present and Providing for the Future TEXAS NETWORK CONNECTIONS Creating Community for People with Disabilities How are we, as parents, going to make sure that our son or daughter with a disability has a

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Personal Networks: Enriching Life in the Present and Providing for the Future TEXAS NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Creating Community for People with Disabilities

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How are we, as parents, going to make sure that our son

  • r daughter with a disability has a good life, both now and

after we die? Who will make sure that the plans we have arranged and the services we have secured are implemented and functioning well after we are gone? How do we make sure our child is not lonely, isolated or neglected? How do we give caring friends and family an opportunity to have a fulfilling relationship with our child? How am I, a person with a disability, going to achieve these goals for myself?

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Not Alone!

MavMen--2010

Network Group Photograph

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What We’ll Cover Today

  • What is a personal network?
  • History of networks
  • Texas Network Connections (TxNC)
  • Key components of networks
  • Networks in action!
  • Starting a network
  • Q & A
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What is a Personal Network?

Lucas’ Lineup—2019

Network Group Photograph

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What is a Personal Network?

A personal network is an intentional community of friends, family members and acquaintances who assist and collaborate with a person at risk of isolation and his/her

  • family. Personal networks promote planning

and social opportunities, assist with decision- making and goal setting, and work with the person at the center to be a sustainable resource after parents can no longer be available.

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The Personal Network Video

https://www.txp2p.org/services/our-videos/personal-networks

Photograph of Network Members Appearing in the Personal Network Video

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History of Personal Networks

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TEXAS NETWORK CONNECTIONS (TxNC)

Creating Community for People with Disabilities

  • Network facilitation services
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Manual on

Starting a Personal Network

  • DIY Workshops & TAGs
  • Introductory Presentations
  • TxP2P Transition Center of

Central Texas

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Networks in Action!

Just for Jaclyn—2014

Network Group Photograph

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Networks in Action!

The Gift Keepers—2018

Network Group Photographs

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Networks in Action!

Elana’s Rose Garden—2015

Network Group Photographs and Network Activities

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Networks In Action!

Photograph of Two Network Members

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Five Key Components of Networks

#1 Relationships are the key to a good life and the foundation of networks #2 No disability precludes relationship #3 Successful networks are directed by individuals and/or families #4 Networks focus on contribution #5 Everyone benefits -- community

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Starting a Network

Naruto Network—2018

Network Group Photograph

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Starting a Network Start Young!

Photograph of Person at Center of the Network

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The Three Phases of Network Development: Invitation, Development & Maintenance

Photograph of Two Network Members

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Phase One: Invitation

Network Group Photograph

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Invitation: Who do I Invite?

  • Identify people in your life:
  • Immediate and extended family
  • Neighbors, family friends, church members
  • Professionals who have worked with you,

your son, or daughter (school, attendants, therapists, etc)

  • People who you want to get to know better,

but have never known how to

  • People who share common interests with you
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Siblings Love Networks!

Photographs of Siblings in Networks

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Invitation: Is it easy?

Photograph of Two Network Members

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Or is it hard?

Asking is the #1 challenge to starting a network

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Invitation: Host an Invitation Meeting

  • Snacks and socializing
  • Welcomes and Introductions. How do you

know the person at the center?

  • What is a personal network?
  • Why are we starting a personal network?
  • What are the commitments of network

members?

  • The Ask: To join or not join the network?
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Phase Two: Development The Journey Begins: Network Meetings

SNAPshots—2014

Network Group Photograph

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Development: Network Meetings Socializing and Eating!

Photographs of Network Members and Network Activities

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Development: Network Meetings Taking Care of Business

AGENDA

  • Introductions. What’s new with members?

Getting started: Develop the Network

  • Think about a name
  • List and assign roles
  • Communication tool: Email? Text? Website? Facebook?
  • Decide when to meet, how often, where, etc…

Getting to know Maverick and his supports, part 1: Activity Calendar:

  • Deadlines
  • Appointments
  • celebrations

Next Meeting Adjourn

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Development: Network Meetings Format & Goals

Photographs of Network Members and Network Activities

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Development: What Do Networks Do?

⚫ Meet for two hours, 3-4 times per year ⚫ Provide social opportunities ⚫ Help person at center to identify and articulate

his or her needs from the network

⚫ Offer guidance and mentorship ⚫ Assist with goal setting ⚫ Monitor services ⚫ Learn about disability issues ⚫ Explore employment options ⚫ Eat good food and drink ⚫ Have fun!

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Network Meetings: Just Do It!

Rebecca’s Network—2018

Network Group Photograph

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Phase Three: Maintenance and Sustainability

The Waco’s—2018

Network Group Photograph

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Maintenance and Sustainability: SNAPshots Celebrates Another Year And Overcomes Network Hurdles! Photograph of Three Network Members

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Just for Jaclyn Launches in 2015

Photographs of Network Members and Network Activities

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Just 4 Jaclyn in 2019

Photographs of Network Members and Network Activities

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Maintenance and Sustainability: The Wacos Take Charge in 2018!

Network Group Photograph and Network Selfie

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Maintenance and Sustainability: The Cavern Club Keeps on Rockin!

Cavern Club—2009

Photographs of Network Members and Network Activities

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Developing a healthy, sustainable network takes years And…that’s

  • kay.

Networks are a work in progress! Photograph of Network Members and Network Activity

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Network Group Photograph Over time, as networks mature, relationships deepen and members become more invested in each other’s lives

Colter’s Intelligence Agency (CIA)-–2017

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Texas Network Connections

https://www.txp2p.org/services/texas-network-connections

Pathways to Adulthood

https://www.txp2p.org/services-for-parents-pathway-to-adulthood

Transition Center of Central Texas

https://www.txp2p.org/services/services-for-parents-pathway-to- adulthood/transition-center

For more information about these and other TxP2P programs, contact Cynda Green at 737-484-9045 or cynda.green@txp2p.org