IDEAS Self-advocacy Training

 


Who should attend?   

Adults with all types of disabilities are invited to attend.    Support people (like family members, providers, case managers, PA's or direct care staff) are always welcome at IDEAS workshops.

 

How much does it cost?    All IDEAS workshops (materials and meals) are FREE!!!

 

Who will be conducting the training?       Cherie Clark, an IDEAS Certified Facilitator since 1994.

                                                                             John Vikdal, an IDEAS Certified Facilitator since 1998

 

When will the trainings be held?

Thursday, March 3rd 2005 – from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 10th 2005 – from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 17th 2005 – from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 24th 2005 – from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Sign-in starts at 4:15 PM.    A light supper will be provided.  
Vending machines are available for snacks/drinks.

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Where will the workshops be held?  

Options of Linn County - Lunchroom

1019 7th St SE in Cedar Rapids

            Options is fully accessible to people with disabilities.


YOU MUST REGISTER BY Friday, February 18th!!!!!

Please complete this form by and mail it to:

            Cherie Clark

Conner Center - CR Coordinator

            412 Angle St – Bertram

            Cedar Rapids  IA  52403-9025

 

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

 

Street address:___________________________________________________________________

 

City, state and zip+4: _____________________________________________________________

 

Telephone number: _______________________________________________________________

                                      (In case of bad weather and the need to re-schedule the workshop.)

 

E-mail address: ________________________________________________________ (if available)

 

In order to participate in IDEAS, what special accommodations will you need (like interpreters, materials in accessible formats, special menu, help writing)?

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation will only be provided AFTER** the training to your home.   You are responsible for your transportation to the training (bus, LIFTS, taxi, etc.).    Will you need transportation HOME from the IDEAS training in order to participate in IDEAS? 

 

            _____ Yes    _____ No

**We will provide transportation (via NTS) ONLY if you have no other way home.

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IDEAS Self-Advocacy Training Topics


Self-advocacy & Empowerment

Self-esteem & Self-confidence

Disability Rights Movement

People First Language

The ADA

Community Participation

Rights & Responsibilities

The Right to Vote

Effective Communication

Choice & Self-determination

Decision-making & Problem Solving

Personal Goals

IPP's:  Making Them Work for You

Peer Support


 

Who is sponsoring the IDEAS training? 


·     CONNER CENTER

Cherie Clark - CR Coordinator

empoweria@mchsi.com

319-364-0037  (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Toll-free: 1-800-982-0272

·     Options of Linn County

·     MHDD Services

·     Goodwill

·     CDD – Iowa City