I have an extensive background in teaching and in facilitating strengths-based, person-centered planning processes and practices.
I believe in the ideals of citizenship that recognize the rights and responsibilities for all people to have access to equitable opportunity; to reach for her or his highest purpose in life and; to make positive and productive use of these gifts through beneficial contribution to society.
With over 35 years’ experience in the field of disability services, I have served in both direct practice and managerial capacities with a laser focus on fostering community-based, inclusive employment, education and other valued community membership roles with and on behalf of people who are marginalized because of disability/difference.
My work is known internationally, most especially for developing the landmark Citizen-Centered Leadership (CCLD) online community of practice designed to support learners in a theory-to-practice approach to building a world where everyone matters and everyone belongs.
I am looking forward to being a member and a partner to this community. I am excited that my work in the Blessing Consulting Group CCLD will be able to continue and to further expand – that the cooperative will support it/me through offering an active network, social media outlets, marketing and online platforms. These are resources I have not been able to manage on my own. I am excited to see what more is possible!
Carol Blessing, Director
