Project Replication

While attending Natasha Wheat's Portland State University Lecture Presentation on March 28th, I listened to Wheat and Tim Donovan describe Project Grow and took notes which I then compiled into a list of how to replicate the program:

1. Get involved with an already established program for developmentally disabled adults.
2. Even if is seems impossible, envision how the program should evolve to best serve and encourage those enrolled.
3. Envision how current facilities could be reorganized and repurposed to align with this vision as well as determine what will be needed.
   
4. Make an organized and implementable plan.
5. Ally yourself with like-minded individuals.
6. Develop a sustainable proposal.
7. Rally the local community and contact local government in order to gather support.
8. Get your proposal approved.
   
9. Obtain donations of art, farming, and building supplies as well as land.
10. Establish an environment without hierarchy where all involved collaborate together as partners and facilitate individual growth.
11. Have many types of events which involve the community.
    
12. Encourage and promote volunteerism.
13. Contact local grocery stores, restaurants, art galleries, libraries, and community members and find venues with which to sell member-produced produce and artwork.
14. Grow your program organically yet methodically.