PHASE 1 - ASSEMBLE THE TEAM

Finding answers to travel and movement related questions is best done by a team. Since issues surrounding mobility are often complicated, each member of the team, including family members who know the individual best, has expertise and advice to share that will ensure student or consumer success. The number of team members will vary depending on the needs and preferences of the person and family. It is in the best interest of both the team and the individual who is deafblind, if all members feel a sense of ownership in the decision-making process. Teams that respect each member's unique contribution and seek to build consensus for the decisions made, are said to be collaborative.

STEPS TO COMPLETE
1.	Designate a team leader (e.g., case manager, group home staff, parent, teacher, administrator).
2.	Assess team membership and determine whether there is a need for additional representation (e.g., a trained specialist with particular expertise or family advocate).
3.	Examine concepts related to running efficient meetings, collaborative teaming and group decision-making.

OUTCOMES
1.	Team leader is selected.
2.	Team make-up is reviewed.
3.	Joint decision-making procedures are determined.

TIME ALLOCATED

If the team is not already established, Steps 1-3 could take an average of 2-4 weeks with some preliminary work (i.e., identifying team members and collaborative teaming processes).

EXAMPLES
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