Collaborative Action Research with Diverse Stakeholders: Building the Disability Champions Mentoring Network.

Abstract

In this project, we completed a self-evaluation and qualitative analysis of the intent and process used in the development of a community action network, highlighting a research process and collaborative, inclusive project. We sought to expand self-advocacy building in the community and more closely connect adult supports to the P-12 schooling process with a culturally and linguistically diverse group of self-advocate mentors, families, educators, and community members as engaged collaborators