Idaho does something very similar to Wisconsin with public forums around the state.  We also hold focus groups with various stakeholder groups, support groups, councils, committees, and task forces that meet on a regular basis.  We ask to be on their agenda for a regular meeting.  We also have a survey available via website, email, and paper as well.  We combine all survey data, comments, and other feedback into charts and reports for our Council members to consider in addition to other state information and national data when developing goals and objectives for the new plan.

Tracy

 

 

 

Hi Sheryl: Wisconsin uses conversation café’s to gather input. We have the year mapped out. We try to target all areas of the state and focus on groups where we can get good representation on diversity, age, rural and urban etc. We have a few scheduled during key conferences as well: Circles of Life, Employment First and Self-Determination.

I have a tool kit, I’ve attached a few of the items:  the facilitators guide, café menu and flyer. I will be putting a whole box of supplies together for each café. Cafés are a really positive way to get input.

Fil