*CHP Archives: Resources on Building Inclusive Boards and Committees

On Board Fact Sheet: Resources on Building
Inclusive Boards and Committees


Resource: Gobel, S., and Flynn, J. (1994). Not Another Board Meeting! Guide to Building Inclusive Decision-Making Groups(Manual).
Order Information: Oregon Developmental Disabilities, 540 24th Place, NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301-4517, (503) 945-9941 or in Oregon only (800) 292-4194.


Resource: Burdett, C., Hartnett, J., Lacroix, D., and Richards, J. Boards of the Future! (Participatory Guide and Companion Text).
Order Information: Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05671-0206, (802) 241-2612 (voice/TTY), (888) 317-2006 (voice/TTY)


Resource: Pederson, E., and Chaikin, M. (1993). Voices That Count: A Presenter’s Guide. (Video, Audio Tape, and Presentation Guide).
Order Information: University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Development Disorders, 3300 Elland Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, (513) 559-4639, (513) 559-4626 (TDD), (513) 559-7361 (fax)


Resource: Hoffman, M.  (1992).  Leadership Plus. (Two Training Manuals and a Pamphlet).
Order Information: Tulsa Arc, 16 E. 16th, Suite 405, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74119-4447, (918) 582-8272, (918) 582-3628 (fax),tulsaarc@iamerica.net


Resource: Eddy, B. A., Cohen, G. J., and Rinck, C.  (1989).  How to Be an Effective Board Member. (Manual).
Order Information: UMKC Institute for Human Development, 2220 Holmes, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108.


Resource: Saucier, J., Kurtz, A., Gilmer, D., and members of Speaking Up for US.  (1996).  Self-Advocacy for Self Advocates: A Leadership Guide.
Order Information: The Center for Community Inclusion, Maine’s UAP, University of Maine, Corbett Hall, Orono, Maine, 04461, (207) 581-1084, (207) 581-3328 (TDD).


Resource: Bradner, J. H. (1995). The Board Member’s Guide. (Paperback).
Order Information: Conversation Press, Inc., Box 172, Winnetka, Illinois, 60093, (800) 848-5224, $9.95.


Resource: Obermayer, L. (1999). Tokenism. (Article). In The People First Connection, October 1999, No. 21.
Order Information: c/o Michael Bailey, Editor, People First Connection, 540 24th Place, NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301.


Resource: Obermayer, L., & Lazzara, N. (1999). Supporting People With Disabilities as Members of Citizen Boards: The Inclusive Team.
(Presentation Outline). Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation.


Resource: People First of Washington. Officer Handbook. (Handbook).
Order Information: PO Box 648, Clarkson, Washington, 99403, (800) 758-1123.


Resource: Capabilities Unlimited/People First of Ohio. Leadership Today. (Training Manual).
Order Information: Capabilities Unlimited, Inc., 2495 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208, (800) 871-2181.


Resource: Capabilities Unlimited/People First of Ohio.  Using the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Order Information: Capabilities Unlimited, Inc., 2495 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208, (800) 871-2181


Resource: Capabilities Unlimited/People First of Ohio. Picture Library. (CD-ROM).
Order Information: Capabilities Unlimited, Inc., 2495 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208, (800) 871-2181