Currently (as of 2023), NASW does not have a national group or committee that addresses disability priorities.
This guide was created as a resource by an NASW member who started a disability focused group in their state Chapter (it is not a product of NASW), to support others in doing the same.
The process for starting a group within any membership organization's Chapter usually follows a fairly similar path, however Chapters may have individual processes for starting a new Chapter affiliated group - often referred to as Interest Groups or Councils.
Generally, the process begins with
gathering interested members and
submitting a request to the Chapter leadership to start the group.
Be sure to check with your chapter website or leadership for specific instructions on Chapter affiliated groups.
This guide provides a
Group Startup Checklist
Sample Proposal to Chapter Leadership
Sample Group Structure (Purpose, Guidelines & Goals) and
Additional Resources
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