The CDR/RCIL Board Governance Committee is launching a SWOT Analysis for the Strategic Plan. We are looking for YOUR input.

Our stakeholders, consumers, consumer family & friends, and community members, are encouraged to complete the SWOT. Data collected form the SWOT will be used in the next steps of the Strategic Plan.

When you complete the survey, you can enter to win a $50 gift card.

SWOT responses are due September 25, 2024

SWOT LINK

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024_CDR-SWOT

SWOT QR CODE

SWOT PDF

After you print and fill out the form, send it to:
Linda Taylor
CDR/RCIL
497 State Street
Rochester, NY 14608

Here is some information on a SWOT Analysis

SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

As a first step in the Strategic Planning process CDR is conducting a SWOT Analysis, a study undertaken by an organization to identify its internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as its external opportunities and threats. We are looking for input from consumers, members, staff, colleagues, and community members.

Internal and External Factors in the SWOT Analysis

Strengths and Weaknesses – These are internal factors. In general, you are looking for what characteristics give your business an advantage or disadvantage over others in achieving the mission.

An example of a Strength – Bring an Independent Living Center, leadership is over 50% people with disabilities.

An example of a Weakness – Poor use of space.

Opportunities and Threats – The external elements influencing your business. External factors are typically outside of your control – even weather and seasonal changes can influence business goals.

An example of an Opportunity – Partnering with other agencies to achieve goals.

An example of a Threat – Changing state regulations imposed on programs.

Part of the analysis is to examine how external opportunities and threats relate to internal strengths and weaknesses to determine whether an objective is even attainable and create a strategy for moving forward.

CDR has well developed Mission and Vision statements. The Mission Statement defines objectives, and the Vision Statement describes goals.

Mission Statement

The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. is a non-profit Corporation promoting the full integration, independence, and civil rights of people with disabilities. The mission is to provide services within the framework of an independent living model and advocate for systemic reforms which further the civil rights of people with disabilities. The organization may advocate for these changes through supporting direct action, the coordination of advocacy activities, policy analysis and commentary, legal support and training for lay advocates, and information sharing.

Vision Statement

A society in which people with disabilities enjoy full integration, independence & civil rights.