COMING SOON:
A NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT PAASS
PAASS Starter Playbook
Building Inclusive Communities Through Connection, Opportunity, and Belonging
Executive Summary
This playbook provides a structured framework to help leaders build inclusive organizations like PAASS. It focuses on turning passion into action, launching impactful programs, and creating scalable community models.
PAASS was not created from a business plan—it was created from lived experience, love, and a deep desire to change what inclusion looks like in our communities.
As a mother of two sons—Connor, who is autistic, and Tyler, who is neurotypical—I have seen both the challenges and the opportunities that come with inclusion. I have watched Connor navigate a world that wasn’t always built with him in mind, and I have witnessed the incredible transformation that occurs when individuals are given the chance to belong.
Connor has now worked at Mill Valley Recreation for over ten years—a powerful reminder of what is possible when communities invest in inclusion.
PAASS is about more than programs. It is about creating spaces where every individual feels valued, families feel supported, and communities come together to build something better.
Our Story – Why PAASS Exists
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Start With Your Purpose
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Define who you serve and what problem you solve
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Draft a clear, simple mission statement
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Align your work to meaningful outcomes
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Understand Your Community
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Meet with parents, educators, and community leaders
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Identify gaps in services
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Gather feedback on needs
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Design Your Program Model
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Create social, skill-building, and community programs
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Ensure inclusion is built into every activity
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Set measurable outcomes
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Build Your Team
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Identify core leadership roles
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Start with a committed group
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Establish a board as you grow
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Launch Strategy
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Start small with pilot programs
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Focus on experience quality
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Iterate based on feedback
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Volunteer Program
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Define volunteer roles
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Create onboarding and training
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Recognize contributions
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Partnerships
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Engage schools, community groups, and businesses
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Build credibility and expand reach
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Funding
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Start with donations and sponsors
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Host events and build donor base
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Grow into grants and partnerships
Participant
“Before PAASS, I didn’t feel like I had a place where I truly fit in. Now I feel confident being
myself.”
Parent
“For the first time, my child felt included. The confidence and joy has been incredible.”
Volunteer
“Volunteering with PAASS changed my life. It gave me purpose and perspective.”
Community Partner
“PAASS strengthens our entire community and truly lives its mission of inclusion.”
