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1 Café Le Brain Welcome Montreal! Bienvenue Montréal! February 17, 2015 / 17 Février 2015

2 Recording This webinar is being recorded and will be posted as a public video on YouTube. If you are using a webcam and are visible on the screen during the webinar, your picture may be recorded as part of this video. If you do not wish for your picture to be recorded, turn off your webcam by clicking on the camera icon in Zoom, or simply move out of the picture frame.

3 No Medical Advice Please note: The content of this presentation represents our opinions (however wellinformed they may or may not be) and is NOT to be considered medical advice. Medical advice should only be obtained during ones conversations with ones physicians.

4 Introductions Janet Pitts, USA, DAI Co chair Laura Bowley, person at large Please introduce yourselves!

5 WHY DAI? Why Dementia Alliance International? Why now? Purpose of DAI

6 Who Is Dementia Alliance International? DAI is a group of like minded people with dementia from the USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany and other countries. DAI provides a unified voice of strength, advocacy, and support in the fight for individual autonomy for people with dementia.

7 Our Vision A world where a person with dementia continues to be fully valued.

8 Our Values Honesty Humanity Trust Community Equality Respect Inclusiveness Determination Perseverance Friendship Empathy Listening

9 Mission To build a global community of people with dementia collaborating inclusively to: Provide support to live well with dementia Model to others Advocate for people with dementia Reduce stigma and discrimination, and ensure our human rights

10 Why DAI is different? We offer a unique voice and viewpoint, of, by and for people with dementia Membership is 100% exclusive to people with dementia We are committed to change We are committed to living better with dementia

11 Current Services Website Newsletters Online support groups A Meeting of the Minds Webinars Online Memory Cafes Master Classes/DAI University

12 Current Services Speaking at Global Conferences Facebook information page Facebook Support Group YouTube channel Weekly blog Opportunity to get involved in projects

13 Our Future Realizing our vision Education and support materials Secure fundraising Conference attendance Speaker invitations Collaboration with all key stakeholders Working with the media Paid staff

14 Celebrating Our First Year's Accomplishments Developing Values, Mission and goals Sponsorship of attendance of 6 members at Alzheimer's Disease International Conference in Puerto Rico Five speaker's at the ADI Conference Five Master Classes presentations and available for viewing through YouTube

15 Celebrating Our First Year's Accomplishments Four members on the discussion panel at the ADI Conference Election of the first officers for DAI Development of the role of the Board of Directors Creation of the Circle of Friends Creation of the Associates Group Completion of the bylaws Approval by Alzheimer s Disease International of DAI as the advocacy group for people with dementia Members in attendance at World Health Organization event in Geneva Member NGO of Global Action Alliance Birthday Party

16 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world indeed it is the only thing that ever does. Margaret Meade

17 Membership Membership of Dementia Alliance International is exclusive to people with dementia Family carers, professional service providers, researchers and health care professionals are welcome to join our newsletter mailing list, and support us through donations

18 Advocacy

19 Self Advocacy The individual use of resources to meet ones needs and goals. Knowing when self advocacy is needed Self advocacy with family and friends Self advocating with professionals Self advocating with the public

20 Group Advocacy How do I start? Needs of the group vs individual needs How to address complex issues

21 Why speak out? It is imperative everyone understands the human cost of dementia So you can walk in my shoes To break down the myths of dementia To help reduce discrimination and stigma Nothing about us, without us Educate and raise awareness

22 World Organization Find other "like minded" individuals with a similar vision Hold informed chats, and invite friends to join in Decide what your Vision is Set short term, manageable goals Set long term goals Develop your Mission Statement

23 World Organization Decide on how the group will be structured Hold elections for needed positions Have a plan for growth and how it will affect the group Always be willing to accept change, it is inevitable Celebrate your accomplishments along the way

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