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A 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.

Mark your calendars for our 15th annual
People First® of California
Statewide Convention

"Advocates are Leaders, Teachers, and Role Models"

Sacramento DoubleTree Hotel
June 11 -13, 2010

presented by People First of California & Supported Life Institute
Call with questions: 916-567-1974


SESSION PROPOSALS are now being accepted for the October 6 - 8, 2010 Supported Life Conference...

“The Purpose of Our Path”
Empowering All People with Developmental Disabilities to be Fully Included in the Community

The deadline to submit your proposals is February 18, 2010

Save The Date Flier/Request for Proposals


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

Thanks to the nearly 500 registrants of this inclusive, educational
event ... Keynote and Session Speakers were even better than we hoped!
Next year: Join Us on October 6 - 8, 2010

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

Brochure/Registration Form     •     Sessions    •    Exhibitors

 


Announcing the 14th Annual

2009 People First® of California
Statewide Convention

The True “R” Words:
Respect …
Responsibility…
Realizing your Dreams

Friday - Sunday, June 12th, 13th and 14th, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel – Sacramento

Over 800 Registrants participated this year.  People learned from and were inspired by the terrific Speakers.
If you want to reach Keynote Speaker Keith Jones, his website is dasoultoucha.com
Planning ahead? Start saving up to come next year.  The dates are June 11 - 13, 2010.



Are you interested in being a Facilitator
who assists a member of Alta Regional Center’s
Board of Directors?


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

 


Supported Life Institute
2025 Hurley Way, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 567-1974


Announcing the Communication Technology Education Center!

Find out more about the Self-Advocacy Coordination Project

Don't Forget
Dates To Remember
Friday
JUNE
11
2010
Saturday
JUNE
12
2010
Sunday
JUNE
13
2010

2010 People First of California
Statewide Convention
Wednesday
OCTOBER
6

2010

Supported Life 2010
Inclusion Celebration

Thursday
OCTOBER
7
2010
Friday
OCTOBER
8
2010

Supported Life 2010
Annual Conference