Round Table Exercise: Case Study (15 minutes) Michael Morris Executive Director National Disability Institute Kevin Price Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) Georgia Institute of Technology Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Volunteers Need a team to volunteer to make a 5-minute presentation on… “How would you present a change in policy to the school board?” Go with Kevin and Pam to the other room. All others stay in this room … Need 3 volunteers … Congrats -- You have been elected to the school board! While we wait for the presenters to come back, let’s talk about strategies to make a winning presentation to the school board! Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Ready, Set, GO! Presentation to the school board. During the presentation: Identify effective strategies. Identify additional strategies you might have added. Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Strategies to Present Make the case of need for change. Immersion activity. How by implementation change will occur for the better. Who will this impact/affect? One person/lead to speak and whole team is present, possibly include a stakeholder. How much $$$$ Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Strategies to Avoid Use of acronyms. Mandate – you must do XYZ …; the law requires you to … Not be fully prepared. Tangents – too many issues. Too authoritative. Not answering questions. No cost involved. Not explaining the collaborative model. Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

School Board Meetings – What happens -- interruptions? Where did you get this information? Challenging credibility What time are we having dinner? How many students with this in our school system does this affect? Aren’t we spending too much money on special education? Are any parents complaining? When I was school we did not have these, why do we need them? Will the federal and state government pay for this? Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Effective Strategies Thanking the board for support at start. Whole team present. Reminded what type of program and previous support. Tried to be direct in answering questions. Did not let the interruptions distract from their purpose. Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Areas to Remember … Introduction of all the team. More specifics about cost and timelines. Have handout, tangible to leave or reference. Use some type of technology to remind them of what you were talking about. Defining terms/concepts; give an example to relate. Keeping topics consistent and connecting, i.e. universal design and physical barriers. If physical barriers, admin vs. school board as decision-maker. If visual, ensure contrast and readability, especially at a distance. Involvement of stakeholders, consider balance of interest. Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 Judge Feedback Not introduction of team members. Confused with allocation of shift but in end needed money. Clearer explanation of money. Good for timeframe. Lack of passion conveyed. Eye contact – walk into the middle of the typical-U formation. Remember teaching strategies, esp. off-task, interruptions. Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.

Summary and Wrap-Up: Case Study (15 minutes) Michael Morris Executive Director National Disability Institute Kevin Price Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) Georgia Institute of Technology Developed by CATEA with funding from NIDRR under grant # H133D010207 © 2006 All Rights Reserved, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Atlanta, GA.