Charting the Life Course

Please join us for this exciting event!!

 

Description:

People with disabilities and their families have the right to live, work, play and pursue their life aspirations just as others do in their community.

Did you know?

• The majority of individuals live at home with their families.
• Nationally, only 25% of individuals with developmental disabilities receive State DD services.
• There are several types of integrated supports available including:

Relationship Based    Community Based     Technology Based      Eligibility Based

It takes a combination of many different kinds of supports to plot a trajectory toward an inclusive, quality community life for persons with developmental disabilities.  Michelle will introduce new perspectives, strategies and tools that will be invaluable to families, individuals and professionals who want to support real lives and integrate supports across the life course for individuals. 

Objectives

• Gain and understaning of the history of disability service system and its effect on current services/supports available.
• Highlight the significant role families play in their members with disabilities lives across the lifespan
• Introduce the life course framework as a foundation for working with individuals with disabilties and their families
• Provide "real life" examples and strategies that can be used to impact the trajectory towards a "good life"

About the Presenter:

Michelle "Sheli" Reynolds Ph.D, Sibling

Dr. Reynolds’ passion, knowledge, and experience come from growing up as a sibling of a brother with developmental disabilities. Her work focuses on the transformation of state systems, such as developmental disability, early childhood, and special health care needs to focus on person- and family-centered outcomes. 

 

Who should attend?

Self-Advocates, families, DDA case managers, residential and vocational providers, early intervention, health care providers, family support centers, planners, teachers, recreation programs, general community.

 

**Parking is free but limited; carpooling is encouraged

***CE's for LTCW's are pending.

 

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