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GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITH INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL
[Last updated Thursday, January 17, 2008]
REPRESENTATION OF INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL Inclusion International depends on a large network of people, organizations and agencies to advance our global vision of a world where people with intellectual disabilities and their families can equally participate and be valued in all aspects of community life. In order to ensure that our partners or individuals acting in the name of II, have a clear understanding of the principles upon which we work; the activities and areas of action that we engage in and our expectations of accountability to our membership, we have developed the following guidelines for working with or in the name of Inclusion International. Principles
Any activity or position taken undertaken on behalf of Inclusion International must respect and be consistent with four main principles affecting the lives of people with an intellectual disability and their families: - Inclusion in all aspects of everyday society;
- Full citizenship which respects individual human rights responsibilities;
- Self-determination in order to have control over the decisions affecting one’s life
- Family support through adequate services and support networks to families with a disabled member
Activities/ Projects Undertaken in the Name of Inclusion International
There are several different kinds of projects and activities carried out in the name of Inclusion International. The following describes both the process for receiving authorization to act in the name of Inclusion International and the requirements for accountability and reporting.
1. Project Type
Projects funded through II – directed and managed by staff
Authorization
All projects are developed to support and implement the strategic plan and priorities of II’s Council
Accountability
Regular reports to Council on project activities and finances
Staff work with the Treasurer of II to ensure on-going financial checks 2. Project type
Projects funded through II – directed and managed by external parties (individuals or organizations other than staff or Council) Authorization
Projects must be presented to Council for approval in the proposal development stage;
A member of the II executive must sign any agreements for projects; Availability
All project workplans must be reviewed and approved by II Council
II will outline financial and narrative reporting requirements
Project reports will be submitted a minimum of 2 /yearly to II to be reviewed by the treasurer; project staff and other executive members as required 3. Project type
Projects executed by member organizations or individuals acting in the name of II -- Funding does not flow through II Authorization
Executing agencies must receive written authorization to use the name or logo of II in any communication or materials- this authorization will be time limited and for specific purposes
Member organizations may indicate on publications their status as members with appropriate logo (see guidelines for use of logos)
Individuals other than Council members may NOT us the II name or logo without written permission Availability
No positions or opinions taken in these projects may be presented as the position of II
Any executing agent must include a disclaimer in all materials and representations
Where authorization has been given for the use of II’s name on a project – project agents will provide written reports on project activities on an agreed basis
4. Project type
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