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.
Improving Healthcare AccessAbility Research:
disABILITYsa is excited to announce our collaboration on a vital research project aimed at enhancing accessibility and navigation in healthcare facilities for individuals with visual disabilities. We're partnering with Dr. Neda Norouzi, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Facilities Planning and Design at UTSA's School of Architecture & Planning.Our Research Goals:
We Need Your Help!
Your insights are invaluable and will directly impact our recommendations for making hospitals more accessible for everyone.
How to Get Involved:
If you're interested in participating in this important research, please fill out our interest form:
- Identify and address barriers faced by people with visual disabilities in healthcare settings
- Analyze recently constructed San Antonio healthcare facilities using established guidelines
- Identify successful accommodations and barriers in wayfinding
We Need Your Help!
- We're seeking participants with visual disabilities to:
- Visit local healthcare facilities with our research team
- Share your experiences navigating these spaces
- Participate in focus group discussions about accessibility
- Help us understand what works well and what needs improvement
- Contribute to developing better accessibility solutions
Your insights are invaluable and will directly impact our recommendations for making hospitals more accessible for everyone.
How to Get Involved:
If you're interested in participating in this important research, please fill out our interest form:
Your participation will help create more inclusive healthcare environments for all.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Lori Day, Program Director: Advancement Pillar
[email protected]
(210)704-7262
Together, we can make a difference in healthcare accessibility!
For questions or more information, please contact:
Lori Day, Program Director: Advancement Pillar
[email protected]
(210)704-7262
Together, we can make a difference in healthcare accessibility!
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?
- 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 five 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.
We are excited to offer multiple opportunities for you to participate in our training sessions. You can choose from three convenient schedules:
Two online sessions via Zoom
One in-person session
ONLINE Training Schedule #1 will take place
Module 1: Wednesday October 9th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 2: Wednesday October 16th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 3: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 4: Wednesday October 30th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 5: Wednesday November 6th 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
ONLINE Training #2 will take place
Module 1: Saturday October 12th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 2:Saturday October 19th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 3: Saturday October 26th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 4: Saturday November 2nd 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 5: Saturday November 9th 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
IN-PERSON Training #3 will take place at a location to be determined.
Module 1: Friday, November 8, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 2: Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 3: Friday, November 22 from 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Module 4: Saturday, November 23 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 5: Friday, December 6 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
This is an application process and your participation is subject to approval. You will be notified no later than Tuesday, October, 7th of your application status.
We are excited to offer multiple opportunities for you to participate in our training sessions. You can choose from three convenient schedules:
Two online sessions via Zoom
One in-person session
ONLINE Training Schedule #1 will take place
Module 1: Wednesday October 9th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 2: Wednesday October 16th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 3: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 4: Wednesday October 30th, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Module 5: Wednesday November 6th 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
ONLINE Training #2 will take place
Module 1: Saturday October 12th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 2:Saturday October 19th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 3: Saturday October 26th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 4: Saturday November 2nd 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Module 5: Saturday November 9th 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
IN-PERSON Training #3 will take place at a location to be determined.
Module 1: Friday, November 8, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 2: Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 3: Friday, November 22 from 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Module 4: Saturday, November 23 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Module 5: Friday, December 6 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
This is an application process and your participation is subject to approval. You will be notified no later than Tuesday, October, 7th of your application status.
This work is supported by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities through a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201, with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,121,860. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
