Discover the leader in you with the Community Leadership Academy!

So often, people with disabilities and their family members aren't heard. They aren't regarded as leaders in the community.

We are here to tell you that you CAN be a leader, and an excellent one at that! Sometimes it's just hard to know where to begin.

Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is an effort, funded by the SC Developmental Disabilities Council, to increase participation of individuals with disabilities, and their family members, on boards, committees, and councils.  In its commitment to ensure that individuals have the tools and resources necessary to effectively participate in a leadership role, the CLA course teaches skills such as professional dress, ethical and legal responsibilities, and Robert’s Rules of Order.

Able SC staff will assist CLA graduates in finding leadership roles in their local communities that are in line with their passions and put their new skills to good use!

The course is divided into six, 1 ½ hour sessions that teach individuals ethics and responsibilities, being an effective leader, supporting your community through leadership, professionalism, communicating your message, disability rights, and how to make community entities accessible to people with disabilities.

Spots are reserved for people with disabilities and family members of people with health conditions. If either of those descriptions apply to you, register today!

WHEN:

Six weekly online sessions every Tuesday - February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 5, 12

6:00pm to 7:30pm, breaks included

Registration will close January 31.

WHERE:

Online

Note: If you have already taken the Community Leadership Academy, you cannot take it again.