Resources
Citizen-Led Economic Development
Description
Leaders with disabilities conducted an economic assessment process that leads to the identification of multiple import-substitution and value-added business opportunities.
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Additional Information
Creation Date:
2003-2008
Type of Product:
- Research project
People Required:
Community
Adaptation Needed:
Every community is different; would need to make adjustments depending on local economy and partners
Rural Adaptations:
Studies took place in rural areas
Reading Time:
May take a long time to read studies
Cost:
Must be actively served by a CIL or VR program interested in sponsoring the project; requires sponsoring disability service agency and co-sponsoring economic development agency
Staff Needed:
- Several team members, sponsoring agencies
- Two individuals with disabilities as team leaders
- Community advisory committee of local stakeholders
Supplies:
- Guidebook
- Funding
- Meeting space
- Businesses
Technology:
- Some materials, information, collaboration tools may need internet access
Alone/Group:
Group
Recruitment/Attrition Risk:
- Long-term community development project that takes months
- Many stakeholders
Plain Language Rating (Flesch-Kincaid):
Grade 18
Practical As-Is for Implementation:
Good potential, but requires community knowledge and connections