
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
Disability Rights Movement
Rights & Responsibilities
The Right to Vote
Effective Communication
Who is sponsoring the IDEAS
training?
· CONNER CENTER
Cherie Clark - CR Coordinator
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