FY23 Annual Report: COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Results

1. Create an Accessible Events guide

ACHIEVED:

• CDCI Accessible Events Guide 2.0 now available.

2. Expand the CDCI Accessibility Resources website

ACHIEVED:

• Doubled the amount of available content

3. Run community panels with self-advocates and family members

ACHIEVED:

• Supported three events: film viewing & discussion with the Habibs; ABB community panel; autism & employment community panel

4. Offer accessibility trainings for CDCI staff.

ACHIEVED:

• 8 accessibility workshops offered to staff.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Collaborated with Inclusive Arts Vermont, All Brains Belong VT, UVM DEI, and independent self-advocates on designing the CDCI Accessible Events Guide.
• Published a four-video series for families of autistic children with the UVM Autism Assessment Clinic.

KEY NUMBERS

• 61% increase in # of newsletter subscribers
• 105% increase in # of YouTube subscribers
• 120% increase in # of views on YouTube