1. What competencies do disability organisations need, to be effectively involved in community planning? Phil Madden, EASPD, May 2008, Sarajevo

2. 1. 1.Willingness to work together with others 2.To develop political contacts and antennae  To develop networks and alliances  Within disability  Across disability  To go with the energy – a tai chi approach.

3. 2. 3.To understand the resistances of other stake holders 4.To think about impact  The way they think  About what works  Use the media  Use human stories  “Legitimate Heartstrings”  Ability to communicate

4. 3. 5.Analytical ability 6.Financial ability 7.Belief in unique expertise 8.Commitment to democracy