Relationship Circles Tool for Community Engagement

This guide presents the relationship circles tool designed to assist individuals, particularly those with disabilities, in mapping their social connections and enhancing community engagement. It outlines four concentric circles that represent different types of relationships: the circle of intimacy, the circle of friendship, the circle of participation, and the circle of economic exchange. Each circle serves a specific purpose in understanding the individual's social network. The guide emphasizes the importance of intentionality in fostering relationships, suggesting that individuals can strengthen their community by participating in shared interests and activities. It also highlights the potential imbalance in social connections for people with disabilities, who may have fewer relationships in the inner circles compared to paid relationships in the outer circle. The document encourages the use of the relationship mapping diagram to visualize and improve social networks, ultimately aiming to promote meaningful connections.