Creating Collective Impact
Self-determination is much more than an individual having choice and agency in their own lives. As important as agency may be for the individual, self-determination for autistic people is a collective effort seeking justice for every autistic person. In the same way no individual can achieve self-determination on their own, no community can achieve justice through the work of just one organization. Collective impact strategy is a research-validated approach to reform that empowers individuals, groups, and organizations to work together to achieve reforms that would be out of reach on their own. Join Daren Howard, Deputy Director of AuSM, in a community self-organizing activity designed to create large-scale change. This interactive activity requires participation, which may be challenging for viewers online. If you are following along at home, share your work and thoughts with AuSM after the session by emailing education@ausm.org.