Multi-processing

I have been very busy with two important projects during the past two weeks. The first project concerned the assessment of the organization by students from DePaul University. Two students came into my office to work with us on creating a strategic business plan for Dyspraxia USA. I was fortunate to have a member of the organization provide the students with information about Dyspraxia from the prospective of a parent. During the hour meeting we also kicked around ideas about how to get the organization off the ground.

The students came up with a great idea! We are going to be working on a public service announcement explaining what Dyspraxia is and how to contact the organization. The service announcement will get air time on the Chicago Radio Stations. I believe this is a great idea! And... it has an added benefit for me. The more I go out there and speak about the organization and Dyspraxia, the more I learn what should and shouldn’t be said. What a great learning experience.

I decided that although I might confuse words or put them in the wrong order, it was time to start using the phone instead of sending letters and emails. This week I chose to concentrate on Parent Led Special Educational groups. I used a service that provides information for special education in each state. I was a bit nervous at first. Would the Directors take me seriously? Would they understand what I was trying to say? I must say that so far it is going very well. I have been contacted by a number of these groups and chatted in depth with the directors.

I am learning the importance of patience, self confidence, and the ability to trust myself. If I did not believe in myself, I would not have contacted these people. Because I contacted them, I have been able to spread the word about Dyspraxia and our organization. Patience is needed because growth will be slow and there may be setbacks. But, we are making strides in many more areas and will eventually get there!