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SUPPORTED LIFE is a life that is rich in qualities a person most
desires, and one which shows how connected we all are to each other.
A
life which:
- grows
from a person's own choices, desires and dreams;
- is
not controlled by what kind of services are currently available;
- goes
beyond just meeting a person's basic needs, to reaching a rich quality
of life;
- includes
all areas of a person's life;
- is
always changing throughout a person's life;
- is
the kind of life we all want and is not unique to people who happen
to have disabilities.
The 23rd Annual
SUPPORTED LIFE CONFERENCE
A Meaningful Life... Are We There Yet?
Empowering All People with Developmental Disabilities to be Fully Included in the Community
OCTOBER 7 - 9, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel, Sacramento
Presented By
Supported Life Institute and Area Board 3
Highlights:
• Over 50 workshop sessions in 11 Major Topic Areas:
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Employment
• Family Supports
• Living Arrangements / Community Access
• Organizational or Staff Development
• Personal Power and Rights
• Relationships
• Schools
• Self-Determination
• Grassroots Advocacy |
Featuring Nationally-Renowned Speakers:
• Dale DiLeo, St. Augustine, Florida
Training Resource Network; Author: "Raymond's Room"
• Bill Gaventa, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Elizabeth M. Boggs Ctr. on Developmental Disabilities;
Robert Wood Johnson Med. School;
Journal of Religion, Disability & Health
• David Hingsburger, Angus, Ontario, Canada
Diverse City Press; Vita Community Living Services
• Molly Sullivan, Portland, Oregon
Griffin, Hammis Associates
• Sue Swenson, Bethesda, Maryland
Former US Commissioner for Developmental Disabilities;
Parent Advocate
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Brochure/Registration Form • Sessions • Exhibitors
Announcing the
14th Annual
2009 People First® of California
Statewide Convention
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The True “R” Words:
Respect …
Responsibility…
Realizing your Dreams |
Friday - Sunday, June 12th, 13th and 14th, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel – Sacramento
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
You may still register at the door--come to the DoubleTree Hotel Friday at 3 P.M. or Saturday morning.
(Sorry, it is too late to meet special accommodations not already requested, such as interpreting services.)
Registration Packet
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A record number attended the People First of California Statewide Convention in June 2008!
Over 1400 attendees made this, we understand, the largest statewide self-advocacy conference ever held in the United States.
We would like to thank our generous cosponsors
If you missed it, click here to see the Conference Program
Please join us next June for this growing, exciting, annual educational event.
The 2009 Dates are June 12 - 14, 2009.
(Save the Date fliers will be out in November 2008 and Registration Materials in March 2009.) |
Are you interested in being a Facilitator
who assists a member of Alta Regional Center’s
Board of Directors?
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People who use Alta Regional Center services are joining
advisory committees and boards of directors to share their
views.
Alta’s Board of Directors assures its
members who have disabilities have the
assistance they need by providing a support person or
“facilitator.”
Members select facilitators who
assist them with carrying out their duties on the
Board and Committees.
The Supported Life Institute is available to help with
the selection, payment and training of facilitators.
To learn more about being a facilitator, contact Supported Life Institute
(916) 567-1301
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Supported
Life Institute
2035 Hurley Way, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 567-1974
sli@supportedlife.org
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