Networks for Training and Development, Inc. (Networks) began in 1992 as a vision that it was possible to design and deliver relevant, practical, and yet innovative training, technical assistance, and service demonstration that could make a real difference in peoples' lives. Moreover, we believed that the best way to make that idea a reality was to create a small non-profit organization where like-minded passionate visionaries could work together in a collaborative and fun way. The idea was to design training and technical assistance as a 'learning event' where all involved could acquire knowledge and insight from each other, through self-reflection, and from the instructor. Over the years, we have seen the vision of Networks come alive in the many projects and people we have worked with as friends and colleagues. We have learned a lot about what it takes to create and nurture a small non-profit organization. We have learned that a focus on mission, quality, continuous learning and staff development, thoughtfulness, competence, and integrity can be the foundation for a viable non-profit organization. We have learned that the type of reflection, thoughtfulness, and integrity we seek in our work is simultaneously a tiring and exhilarating process. We have learned that an organization "dedicated to promoting inclusive communities through quality training, consultation, and practice" can make a difference: in the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and friends; in the way organizations and communities support and embrace diversity; and in how we all can live 'inclusion' in our personal lives. ******************************************************************************************************************* Facebook -- www.facebook.com/networksfortraining Instagram -- @networks4training