LEADERSHIP IN RESEARCH
disABILITYsa is engaged in a Participatory Action or Community-based Participatory Research (PAR/CBPR) approach to influencing policy to fulfill our vision to make San Antonio the #1 community where people with disabilities want to live, learn, work, and play.
What is Participatory Action Research (PAR)?
Participatory Action Research is a way of doing research where people in the community work together to find out about something important, take action to make it better, and learn from their experiences along the way.
What is Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR)?
Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a way of doing research that involves everyone in a community, from regular people like you and me to experts and researchers. It's all about working together to understand and solve problems that affect the community.
Imagine you and your friends notice something in your neighborhood that needs changing, like maybe there's a lack of safe spaces for young people to hang out. Instead of outsiders coming in and deciding what's best for your community, CBPR says that the people who actually live there should be the ones driving the research and decisions.
In CBPR, people from the community team up with researchers, often through community-based organizations like disABILITYsa. They share their knowledge, experiences, and concerns. They work together to come up with research questions, design studies, and analyze the results. This way, the research is more likely to be accurate and actually helpful, because it's based on real-life experiences and needs.
CBPR is a collaboration where everyone's voice matters. It helps communities tackle unique challenges, develop solutions that make sense for them, and create positive changes.
What is Participatory Action Research (PAR)?
Participatory Action Research is a way of doing research where people in the community work together to find out about something important, take action to make it better, and learn from their experiences along the way.
What is Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR)?
Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a way of doing research that involves everyone in a community, from regular people like you and me to experts and researchers. It's all about working together to understand and solve problems that affect the community.
Imagine you and your friends notice something in your neighborhood that needs changing, like maybe there's a lack of safe spaces for young people to hang out. Instead of outsiders coming in and deciding what's best for your community, CBPR says that the people who actually live there should be the ones driving the research and decisions.
In CBPR, people from the community team up with researchers, often through community-based organizations like disABILITYsa. They share their knowledge, experiences, and concerns. They work together to come up with research questions, design studies, and analyze the results. This way, the research is more likely to be accurate and actually helpful, because it's based on real-life experiences and needs.
CBPR is a collaboration where everyone's voice matters. It helps communities tackle unique challenges, develop solutions that make sense for them, and create positive changes.
EmpowerED Research - Shaping San Antonio's Future Together!
Are you ready to make a real impact in San Antonio? Join in on this series of workshops to learn how you can help determine what the future of San Antonio will look like. Discover how your voice can drive positive change and lead to a more inclusive and informed community. Unlock Your Leadership Potential and be the Change-Maker!
When you participate in this EmpowerED Research training series you will learn how to share your ideas about what kind of research would help improve our community. You'll also find out how to be part of the process of doing that research. You'll see how your thoughts and opinions can drive positive change and make sure everyone is included and has access to what's going on in our community.
What's in it for you?
Let's join hands to create a better, more inclusive San Antonio through informed and community-driven research! Your voice matters, and together, we can shape a brighter future for our community.
When you participate in this EmpowerED Research training series you will learn how to share your ideas about what kind of research would help improve our community. You'll also find out how to be part of the process of doing that research. You'll see how your thoughts and opinions can drive positive change and make sure everyone is included and has access to what's going on in our community.
What's in it for you?
- $125 Stipend: When you complete all four sessions and a focus group, you'll receive a $125 Visa Gift Card for your full participation in the program. Program graduates who are matched with a project will receive an additional stipend.
- Become a Community Leader: Learn how to take the lead in shaping research that matters to you and your community.
- Influence Change: Your input will directly impact decisions that affect the community's well-being and growth.
- Decision-Making Power: Gain the skills to actively participate in research planning and implementation.
- Shape San Antonio's Research Agenda: Contribute to deciding what research is conducted in our vibrant city.
- Hands-On Learning: Grasp research concepts in simple language - no prior experience needed!
Let's join hands to create a better, more inclusive San Antonio through informed and community-driven research! Your voice matters, and together, we can shape a brighter future for our community.
PAR/CBPR Training provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to better participate in local research initiatives. During these four 1/2 day trainings, participants learn to frame research questions, develop their voice, and collaborate in community-based research projects. A variety of learning environment options and supports are available from in-person, virtual, hybrid, and more.
Sessions will take place from 9am to 2pm at Café College (131 El Paso St, San Antonio, Texas 78204):
Bus Stops located within in the vicinity of Café College include: Santa Rosa & Urban Loop - #67 and # 275 Cesar Chavez Blvd. & San Rosa #26 and #46
Sessions will take place from 9am to 2pm at Café College (131 El Paso St, San Antonio, Texas 78204):
- Saturday, October 28th
- Friday, November 10th
- Friday, November 17th, and
- Saturday, December 2nd
Bus Stops located within in the vicinity of Café College include: Santa Rosa & Urban Loop - #67 and # 275 Cesar Chavez Blvd. & San Rosa #26 and #46
