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To reach our goals, The National AAC Peer Support Network project will do these things.
To reach our goals, The National AAC Peer Support Network project will do these things.
1: Build a Leadership Coalition
A group of AAC users, families, providers, and community partners who guide the project.
AAC users will co-lead from the start.
Create a charter so everyone knows their role and expectations.
2: Create the Network Infrastructure
Develop a 3-year action plan that describes:
How we will make decisions
How we will work together
Set standards for what makes a strong peer support group or mentor.
3: Understand Needs
Collect information about existing peer groups and mentors.
Ask AAC users and families what support they need.
Identify gaps, like areas where people don’t have access to AAC peer support.
4: Develop Early Tools and Resources
Create a Directory of at least 100 AAC peer mentors and groups.
Start an AAC Peer Support Toolkit that has plain language, accessible resources to help people make peer support better.
Launch an AAC Peer Support Hub website.
5: Spread the Word (Outreach & Awareness)
Create an outreach strategy.
Build partnerships with organizations and providers across the U.S.
Test messages to make sure they are clear, relevant, and motivating for different groups.
6: Training & Capacity-Building
Develop and offer leadership skills training, for example governance, peer leadership, and inclusive facilitation.
Receive training to increase skills.
Provide technical assistance to AAC peer groups.
7: Track Progress and Learn Together
Set up a system to track participation, resources, and outreach.
Document lessons learned and improve along the way.
Share the impact of our work in the community.
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