What is a Microboard

TENNESSEE MICROBOARDS ASSOCIATION, INC.

WHAT IS A MICROBOARD?

A Microboard is formed when a small (micro) group of committed family and friends join together with a person who is vulnerable to create a non-profit organization (board). Together this small group of people address the person's planning and support needs in an empowering and customized fashion. A Microboard comes out of the person centered planning philosophy and is therefore created for the sole support of one* individual. - Adapted from Vela Microboard Association's website, Vancouver, Canada

*Discussions with Vela have confirmed that a microboard may support two people in accordance with the by-laws adopted by our board of directors

WHAT IS THE TENNESSEE MICROBOARDS ASSOCIATION?

The Tennessee Microboards Association was formed to provide development, support and training to individual microboards across the state. Our mission is to promote the creation of microboards for individuals with disabilities in keeping with the principles of self-determination; freedom, authority, support, and responsibility and based on the values of companionship, contribution and community inclusion.

The Association embraces the following beliefs regarding the role of microboards in individuals’ lives:

Microboards afford individuals needed flexibility in carrying out their daily lives.

Microboard members share their status in the community with the individual by serving on their board.

Microboard members develop a deep knowledge of the individual’s needs, desires, wishes and dreams.

Microboards form a commitment with the individual and their family they support to carry out their work in ways that promote inclusion and self-determination.

Microboards develop the capacity to endure and remain constant in the individual’s life.

Microboards serve as a safeguard for quality supports and fiscal accountability.

Microboards identify and celebrate the gifts of the individual and their capacity to share their gifts with those whom they love and their community.

Microboards carry the dreams of the individual and their family for the future as they walk their path.

Microboards build bridges between the individual, their family and their community at large.

Microboards create a trust network where the individual, their family and members feel safe to share openly their dreams and concerns.

Microboards serve as good stewards of the resources that are available for the support of the individual and their family.

Microboards build mutual sharing and receiving relationships with the individual, their family and the community as a whole.

Microboards explore and pay attention to the culture of life that surrounds the individual and their family and honor the diversity that exists in all communities.

The Tennessee Microboard Association is committed to working with individuals and families across the state to nurture a community where everyone, the individuals with disabilities, family members, microboard members, and welcomed friends, are valued and have the opportunity to learn, grow, and prosper.

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