Citizens & The Community

What are the advantages of having our citizens engage in our community projects and become a community partner?

Well for starters, the relationship between the citizens in my community and my community partner is that we are all aware of the importance of giving the Developmentally Disabled community a stronger voice. The citizens of my community are a key component because they provide the respite workers for the many local respite agencies. They provide the volunteers who come out to support a number of events, and lastly they are the voice for the voiceless. Our Citizens play a large role because they have the power to influence the majority and help voice the opinions and matters of those directly affected. The citizens who directly help my CP (community partner) are those who come out to the special Olympic events through out the year, the companies in Sonoma County who employ the disabled and give them a place in a functioning society; the many places that sponsor our events- those are the valuable  citizens of my community. The interaction between my CP and citizens is essential because it allows for all of us to understand each others needs and desires for change. We interact as strong community who supports each other. When a citizen engages with a group to directly keep the disabled community functional is meaningful and can have a huge impact in the life of one, if not many. So with this said- get out there and let your voice be heard, go make a difference in someone's life (if even a small one); go volunteer and see how it will change you and your outlook. We all matter, we  just have to find what it is we are fighting for or what it may be we are trying to find. A relationship can begin anywhere; a friendship can spark something so magnificent you wont believe you were part of it. As a fellow citizen of beautiful Sonoma county ( or wherever you maybe) get up and go find a community partner for yourself or join an existing one, make a change!