The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is seeking up to five Focus Group Facilitators to support the development of a new program aimed at empowering people with diverse health conditions, disabilities, and aging-related experiences. This program will particularly engage individuals who may not traditionally identify as disabled but are impacted by long-term conditions.
Facilitators will help design and lead inclusive, accessible focus groups to better understand participant experiences, learning needs, and barriers across systems such as healthcare, employment, and technology. The goal is to inform a program that fosters self-advocacy, agency, and community empowerment.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager in training sessions and planning meetings
- Co-develop and refine focus group discussion guides
- Facilitate 1–2 virtual focus groups (90 minutes each)
- Conduct 2–3 one-on-one interviews with community members
- Document insights and submit detailed notes and observations
- Participate in data analysis sessions to identify themes and inform program recommendations
Qualifications:
- Experience facilitating group discussions or focus groups
- Lived experience with a long-term health condition or disability (self-identification not required)
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Ability to ask thoughtful, probing questions and synthesize insights
- Commitment to disability justice, equity, and intersectionality
- Connection to and understanding of relevant communities
- Experience with qualitative data collection or analysis preferred