Goals are a concrete way to drive results, but without an explicit equity and inclusion component, goals won’t produce better outcomes for marginalized communities, address disparities, or create belonging.
Introducing SMARTIE goals! SMARTIE stands for Strategic, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Time-bound, Inclusive, and Equitable. By incorporating an equity and inclusion component to your SMART goals, you can make sure your organization’s commitment to racial equity and inclusion is anchored by tangible and actionable steps.
This report is the first in a series on a system change collaborative with state
developmental disability agencies in Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, South
Dakota, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The implementation of person centered thinking, planning, and practices are the core of what must be present so that systems providing support to people assure the person and their loved ones have control over their own lives. Support Development Associates, LLC (SDA) is a specialized consultation and training organization designed to promote the abilities and talents of every individual and every agency with whom we engage.
