Abstract

This authors of this chapter, community and academic researchers, share a conversation about the importance of team dynamics in working with communities of people with developmental disabilities. The goal should be to create a genuine sense of belonging and that fosters respect and meaningful inclusion. The authors discuss how building strong personal relationships, providing disability accommodations, and following through on promises to co-create products that can positively impact people with developmental disabilities are some ways to foster this positive environment. These actions can improve accountability and are building blocks to ethical community-engaged research with communities of people with developmental disabilities.