Various tools in this Toolkit guide you through ways that you can reach out to specific stakeholders with in-depth messages that make the case for Included. Supported. Empowered. But sometimes, you can invite others to get involved without a lot of effort. This tool offers a checklist of items you can do to deepen your engagement, and each item on the list is something you can invite your friends, family members and colleagues to do as well.
The checklist below includes low-effort, high-impact ways of advancing the mission of Included. Supported. Empowered. Make sure you’ve completed each item on the checklist, and then invite your friends, family members and colleagues to do the same. Be sure to check out the Related Resources section that follows for helpful resources that can aid your effort to make everyone in your network supports this powerful initiative.
For Everyone
✓ Like the campaign on Facebook at facebook.com/WeHaveAStake.
✓ Follow the campaign on Twitter at twitter.com/WeHaveAStake.
✓ Sign up to receive email updates from the campaign at wehaveastake.org/join.
✓ Send an email inviting your friends, family members and colleagues to join the campaign. See Related Resources below for a template you can use to send the invitation.
✓ Watch and share videos on the campaign YouTube page.
✓ Read and share one or more of the stories on the campaign website at wehaveastake.org.
✓ Submit your own story by emailing us at info@wehaveastake.org. If you’re not sure where to start, check out Tool 3 (Identifying & Developing Your Story), which outlines ways to craft stories and offers information about how we can support your efforts.
✓ Chip in to support our efforts by making a donation—even a small amount helps!
Bonus Checklist for I/DD Providers & State Associations
✓ Invite your staff, the individuals you serve and their family members to join the campaign. See Related Resources below for a template you can use to send the invitation.
✓ Consider making a contribution to the campaign on your organization’s behalf. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
✓ Invite a member of the Included. Supported. Empowered. team to present at an upcoming board meeting, committee meeting or annual conference that your agency or association is hosting. Email info@wehaveastake.org to learn more or extend an invitation.
Get in touch! Reach out today by emailing info@wehaveastake.org or by calling 703.535.7850, ext. 100.
This website houses an array of compelling stories and helpful resources from the Included. Supported. Empowered. initiative, which wrapped up in 2020. This website will no longer be regularly updated, so we invite you to explore what’s here and connect with ANCOR for more. Visit ancor.org and follow us using @TheRealANCOR.