Interagency representation on the Developmental Disability Planning Council. Funding issues regarding the projects. People's willingness to work together. Collaboration at management levels across agencies. Financial constraints a push agencies to work together.
Families are strong advocates and push for collaboration.
Generating a pool of consumer leaders. Requests for proposals - funding initiatives that require it., Willingness of a few people or organizations to really look outside the box and truly collaborate. A vocal, consistent and valued family voice reminding local and state government of its touted theme. Web site application process. Shared data base.