Two One-Day Workships – Darcy Elks

April 9th 2016 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Families, people with disabilities, and supporters have learned that an essential tool in bringing about a full, meaningful, included life is having a well defined and articulated vision to focus, guide, and inspire action in the face of attitudinal obstacles and other set-backs. This workshop will help participants to clearly conceptualize their vision of a meaningful day and encourage everyone to “keep their eyes on the prize” and not acquiesce to prevailing options. It will explore the power of positive social roles to make the vision of a full meaningful life during the day a reality. The workshop will also include stories of people who have begun creating meaningful lives for themselves in the community and the strategies their loved ones have used to overcome some of the barriers they have faced.

Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided.

April 10th 2016 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This day of reflection, discussion, and discovery will focus on one of the most important aspects of a good life — a true home. Some of the topics that will be covered are the following: How a true home is different from a place to live; the importance of home in life, what can be done to create home with and on behalf of people who are societally marginalized, and how to deal with obstacles to the creation of true home.

The workshop will also include some inspiring stories of people who have created their own homes and the difference having a true home has made in their lives.

Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments are provided.