Building Leaders of Color Pre-Application BLOC TOT Program Overview Please review the slides to gain a better understanding NMAC s Training of Trainers and it s requirements. A link to the application is at the end of the presentation.
The BLOC TOT Program is Funded by The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program A comprehensive system of care that provides HIV care and treatment services to more than half a million people each year. This project is supported by the Secretary's Minority AIDS Initiative Fund of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under contract number U69HA304700100. 2
Partners National Minority AIDS Council Transgender Law Center (TLC) Positively Trans (T+) Positive Women s Network- USA (PWN-USA) United States People Living with HIV Caucus (HIV Caucus) Transforming HIV Resentments into Victories Everlasting Support Services Incorporated (THRIVE SS
Training of Trainers Building Leaders of Color Living with HIV May 14-19, 2018
Rationale for BLOC The purpose of BLOC is to contribute to the national HIV goals by ensuring people of color living with HIV, including transgender women of color, are equipped to provide meaningful input and guidance on achieving these goals via their participation on HIV planning bodies. 5
BLOC Target The BLOC TOT program is targeting Ryan White Grantees to Partner with a community partners of color living with HIV BLOC is a program targets people of color living with HIV of all ages [e.g. Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN), and Asian Pacific Islander (API)], including a special emphasis on transgender women of color living with HIV.
BLOC. BLOC will contribute to a decrease in health disparities by developing leaders of color living with HIV who are emboldened to fully participate in RWHAP, planning bodies, and other leadership opportunities. Their participation will inform, educate, and support planning bodies and services providers to truly understand the needs of those who are most vulnerable. BLOC graduates will develop solutions that are built on the strengths and assets of these communities to create real solutions. BLOC trainings will give voice to those communities that are over represented in the number of new HIV cases, but under-represented in leadership opportunities.
Purpose of BLOC Program To increase the number of Persons of Color Living with HIV who are actively serving in leadership roles or engaged in leadership activities related to HIV-related services at all levels of decision making in your local communities
BLOC TOT Program Expectations Commit to the full BLOC Program Actively participate in all activities i.e. training, webinars, survey s, conference calls, and homework, etc. Remain in contact with staff and your network peers Come with an open mind to learn and share Be respectful to staff and your network peers, at all times during and after the training Return home and be actively engaged in HIVrelated service delivery Seek leadership opportunities to improve care
BLOC TOT Program Expectations (Con t) Teams will be comprised of one agency representative and one Person of Color Living with HIV. Team members should have basic training skills for conducting training workshops Teams will commit to conducting 3-4 BLOC training for Persons of Color Living with HIV in their jurisdiction (can be done in multiple sessions) within 7 months after the TOT training. Teams will attend bi-monthly follow-up webinars and continuing education opportunities for up to six months.
BLOC Learning Objectives The National BLOC training program will: Introduce and define leadership including traits and characteristics of leaders Introduce forms of stigmas including enacted and layered stigma Introduce health numeracy, measurement tools, and patient support Build skills for calculation, data analysis, and performance measurement Increase knowledge of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and opportunities for involvement Develop individualized goals and goal statements for seeking leadership opportunities
BLOC Activities
Expenses For Your Participation NMAC covers your expenses, but you will need funds for the below prior to getting to the hotel: Transportation from home to the airport or a ride Luggage fees (check the airline website for fees) The only meal NMAC will cover on your arrival day is dinner, so food while at the airport or once you arrive the hotel will not be covered Participants will receive a gift card to cover your dinner and transportation stipend to include the cost transportation and 1 checked bag. 13
Thank you for reviewing the program overview, if you feel you will benefit from this unique experience you can access the TOT Training application please apply by April 2, 2018. Recipient application https://nmac.z2systems.com/survey.jsp?surveyid=44& Community application https://nmac.z2systems.com/survey.jsp?surveyid=45& Please do not forget to have your letter of support (on letterhead) emailed to Leadership_Pipe@nmac.org If you have additional questions please contact us at Leadership_Pipe@nmac.org