Plain English definition
of
'I' statement
from
Think Local Act Personal: Six themes of Making it Real
Source
ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES
-KEEPING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CONNECTIONS
These I statements are about people leading a full and meaningful life connected to family, friends and their community.
I have people who support me, such as family, friends and people in my community.
I can meet people who share my interests and have the opportunity to join and participate in a range of groups.
I feel welcome and safe in my local community and can join in community life and activities that are important to me.
I have opportunities to learn, volunteer and work and can do things that match my interests, skills and abilities.
I can keep in touch and meet up with people who are important to me, including family, friends and people who share my interests, identity and culture.
I have a co-produced personal plan that sets out how I can be as active and involved in my community as possible.