In the spirit of “Nothing About us without us,” GMSA members often serve on local and state boards and committees. Here are a few resources about the best ways to include people with developmental disabilities on boards and committees.

Click here to get a Sample Board Member Job Description

Click here for a Plain Language Version of Robert’s Rules of Order

Take time to find out what accommodations are needed for each of your board members. Click here for an Accommodation Checklist for Board Members

It is important to put together a glossary of words typically used during meetings. The definitions should be easy to understand. Here is a sample of Words to Know for Board Members of a Disability Agency.

Having a mentor might be helpful. Click here to get All About Mentoring for Board Members