Welcome to Weaving Connections — a vibrant online community co-created with people of all abilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairments. 
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Together, we’re building a space for meaningful relationships and support across Forsyth, Davie, and Stokes Counties.

Here, your experience matters, your story empowers, and your community grows stronger together.

Discover inclusive events, programs, and resources, and connect with others navigating similar experiences. 
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We believe every person's journey with an impairment is full of wisdom worth sharing.

Our community...

  • celebrates what's working in your life,
  • acknowledges what’s not, and
  • brings people together to co-create solutions that actually work in our local communities.
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How to Get Started

  1. Create an Account. Click the link below to sign up. 

  2. Complete Your Profile. Introduce yourself! Add a profile picture and bio.

  3. Explore and Engage! Learn about inclusive digital and in-person events, and connect with your community today.

Your Community Is Here

Whether you're new to our area, new to navigating life with a disability, or a seasoned local looking for deeper connections, your perspective adds strength to our community.

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What Happens After You Create an Account?

  1. Step 1: Personalized Profile Setup

    After signing up, you’ll be guided to set up your profile. Add your interests, location, and goals to help us connect you with relevant groups and discussions.

  2. Step 2: Explore the Weaving Connections Community

    Dive right into our platform where you can:

    • Join conversations on topics that matter to you
    • Access resources and learning modules tailored to your needs
    • Connect with other members to build meaningful relationships

  3. Step 3: Stay Updated and Engaged

    Enable notifications to receive updates about new discussions, upcoming events, and important resources, keeping you connected to the community.

#1: Voices Matter:

Building and Cultivating Trust Through Community Voice

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Discover

In this free, 1-hour webinar, Next Stage CEO Josh Jacobson and Senior Director of Community Voice Helen Hope Kimbrough will explore the cross-cutting applications of Community Voice and how it can strengthen your organization’s mission, messaging and movement.

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Client Feedback:

"I learned there are other ways to include voices from the community besides surveys."

— Voices Matter Attendee

Topics covered include

  • Referral pipelines and programming enhancements.
  • Relationship-building methods beyond traditional surveying.
  • Ways to identify relational strengths to enhance organizational impact.
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November 14th: Centering Community Voice in Program Design

Join us for this exclusive half-day workshop designed for nonprofit leaders and program managers. You'll walk away with practical strategies and tools to integrate community feedback into your program design and build trust with the communities you serve.

Expect real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and take-home resources that you can immediately use to make an impact.

Details

  • Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $199 early-bird per ticket (Ends October 20th, $249 thereafter)

Your Host

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Helen Hope Kimbrough

Helen champions diversity, equity, and inclusion and leads Next Stage’s Community Voice service line and the company’s fellowship program. Additional focus areas include project management, business development, and thought leadership. She is the author of four multicultural children’s books and serves as the cohost of the Behind The Throne podcast.

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Have questions or need help logging in?

Reach out to Community Guide, Ashley Williams, for support at ashley@nextstage-consulting.com

Weaving Connections is a grant-funded, multiyear project proudly brought to you by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council and powered by social innovation company Next Stage. Funding comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is managed by UNC’s Center for Aging Research and Education Services (CARES) in collaboration with Money Follows the Person.

This online community is hosted on Cultivate Impact — a collaboration platform that brings people together around shared goals for social change.

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