Connection, Community, and Belonging
Membership
Soaring Connections is a relationship-centered community for individuals, families and providers who want clarity, connection and meaningful support. It offers a place to stay connected, with access to resources, opportunities and ongoing updates as the community expands.
Membership is a simple way to stay connected to Soaring Connections. It gives you a place to access resources, follow connection opportunities and stay informed as new pieces are introduced.
While some parts of Soaring Connections are open to everyone, membership creates a more consistent way to stay connected and engaged as the community expands, with a place to return to as new opportunities and resources become available.
Who Membership Is For
Individuals and families navigating self-directed services.
Providers building or strengthening their work.
Community members who want to stay informed and involved.
You do not need to be actively seeking services to be part of the community.​
Membership Benefits
Membership supports ongoing connection through access to resources, opportunities and shared community experiences.
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Early visibility into open connection opportunities for individuals and providers.
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Inclusion in referral highlights and community sharing.
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Access to Open Connection Galleries to explore and express interest in connections.
Connection & Visbility
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Invitations to inclusive community activities offered throughout the year.
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Opportunities to engage in shared, real-life community experiences.
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Flexible participation with no expectation for ongoing attendance.
Activities & Community
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Access to Soaring Connections guides, tools and navigation resources.
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Monthly Charter email with meaningful activity ideas and community updates.
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Access to foundational learning opportunities when offered.
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Curated resources related to self-direction, community inclusion and support.
Resources & Support
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Opportunities to share feedback that helps shape resources and direction.
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Ability to contribute insight based on lived or professional experience.
Voice & Contribution
Membership continues to expand with new resources and opportunities that reflect real needs across the community, while keeping things practical and easy to use.
Why Membership Matters
Self-directed services and community-based support are often built piece by piece, without a clear place to return for guidance or connection. Membership provides that steady point of connection, allowing you to stay informed, access tools as they become available and have a place to return to when you need it.
It also supports connection to a community grounded in real experiences, where individuals, families and providers are learning from and alongside one another.
Memberships Available
Soaring Connections currently offers Charter Membership. It provides access to the community, resources and connection opportunities available today, without requiring a higher level of commitment.
Additional membership options are planned and will open as the community expands, giving members the ability to engage in different ways.
Looking Ahead
Future membership options are designed to support different levels of engagement. Some will focus on connection and visibility, while others will support deeper participation, learning and community involvement.
These options will open as the community continues to engage and express interest, allowing each level to be introduced in a way that reflects real needs and experiences.