Agency Exchange

Nonprofit professionals from 23 agencies that serve children and adults with developmental disabilities came together for an exciting morning of information, dialogue and networking. We explored Storytelling - a compelling way to share the struggles an organization faces and as well as the solutions to overcome those problems. The morning began with a presentation by Scott Whitehair, Story Lab Chicago. Click here for notes from his session.

Attendee List

Click here to obtain a complete list of the professionals who attended the meeting.  The list contains both contact information and a short description of each agency.

Resource Exchange

Attendees were asked what they could share with other organizations as well as what they need from others.  Click here to see the results of this exchange and take advantage of what is available.

Roundtable Discussions

Attendees had the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions during the meeting. For each topic participants shared ideas, challenges and best practices about Storytelling. Click on each topic to see the notes from each group. These notes are informational only and not edited into any particular format. 

• Where We Tell The Stories
• Connecting With The Audience
• Audiences For Our Stories
• Best Practices
• Call To Action

Future Activities

Participants asked that the dialogue continue.  And Special Kids Foundation heartily agrees.  A second agency meeting is in the works.  If you have an idea for a topic or speaker let us know.