How Do You Get Ready for a Microboard?
Beginning to think about what will happen to your family member in the future?
Wondering who is going to ensure their goals and vision for their life are upheld?
Then now is a good time to start thinking about a Microboard. Microboards can be started at any age, but they do need some planning, so it's something to start before you or your family member need one.
If you think a Microboard is something you and your family member are interested in, send us an email at [email protected].
Wondering who is going to ensure their goals and vision for their life are upheld?
Then now is a good time to start thinking about a Microboard. Microboards can be started at any age, but they do need some planning, so it's something to start before you or your family member need one.
If you think a Microboard is something you and your family member are interested in, send us an email at [email protected].
Brendon Pooran, Chair of Microboards Ontario and PooranLaw Principle discusses the basic steps to incorporating a Microboard in Ontario.
Can Anyone Set Up A Microboard?
Yes!
Setting up Microboard may seem easy. However, Microboards are not like other types of non-profits because there is one person at the centre of the Microboard and their safety, dignity and individual rights must be protected. Setting up a Microboard without first understanding the principles and values may not result in the best outcomes.
Microboards Ontario is here to help ensure a Microboard is positioned for success.
Setting up Microboard may seem easy. However, Microboards are not like other types of non-profits because there is one person at the centre of the Microboard and their safety, dignity and individual rights must be protected. Setting up a Microboard without first understanding the principles and values may not result in the best outcomes.
Microboards Ontario is here to help ensure a Microboard is positioned for success.
Who Do I Ask To Be On The Microboard?
The most important part is ensuring the people who are part of a Microboard have a genuine relationship with the person. Generally, a Microboard is comprised of at least 5 unpaid people. Five is suggested because it provides a range of voices, experiences, and knowledge. But who to ask? Remember this is about surrounding your family member with trusted loved ones who will help them navigate the community and make decisions. Here are a few tips to consider:
|
Still Not Sure?
Watch this workshop on Building Relationships to help you identify more people in your family member's life who could be part of the Microboard. |
What do Microboard Directors do?
Each Microboard is as unique as the person who the Microboard is for. The person-supported is often a director, although that's up to them to decide. The role directors play, in addition to the fiduciary responsibilities of running the organization include:
|
image courtesy of Microboards Australia
|
Do I need an Independent Facilitator?
Independent Facilitators have a unique role in helping the Microboard to remain focused, aligned with its values and upholding the mission of the Microboard, which is to support that person. Independent Facilitators do not provide direct support, nor are they a voting-member of a Microboard. These professionals know and understand Microboards and can provide support - whether you're getting ready for a Microboard, or already have one.
|
Click here to learn more about what an Independent Facilitator does, and to find one near you.
|
Connect with a Peer Mentor!
Our Mentors are available for you to connect with, in a way that works for you, about questions, concerns, ideas and strategies for building Microboards. Click here for more info. |