Presented by Kathie Snow Author of Disability is Natural
“A green apple is more like a red apple than different, and a person with a disability is more like people without disabilities than different. One out of every five Americans has a disability. Like gender, ethnicity, and other traits, disability is a natural part of life and doesn’t have to be a barrier to a person’s success!”
ONE DAY, TWO WORKSHOPS, TWO LOCATIONS.
CHOOSE DAYTIME OR EVENING SESSIONS:
Daytime Workshop - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
(Check-in and Light Breakfast begins 8:30 am)
“Leadership, Self-Direction, Inclusion, and Dreaming Big Starts Today!”
What can and should parents, teachers, and professionals be doing to ensure children are living successful lives, included in everyday life, home, school, work, and play? During this daytime workshop, you’ll learn commonsense strategies to ensure children with disabilities have the tools, accommodations, supports, and modifications they need to succeed in all areas of life. You’ll also learn about the importance of effective communication and creating proactive, positive relationships to generate awesome outcomes for children with disabilities.
Evening Workshop – 6:30 to 9:00 pm
The Bain 50+ Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044
(Doors open at 6:15 pm)
“Living Real Lives, Dreaming Big Dreams”
The conventional wisdom of “Disability World” can generate helplessness, dependence, segregation, and more. But when children and adults with disabilities have important tools for success, including assistive technology and more natural forms of assistance, they can enjoy self-directed lives, be included in their communities, and live the lives of
their dreams. Everyone can live a real life included in the real world!
Please RSVP to Erica Lewis at ealewis@howardcountymd.gov or at
410-313-6402 (voice/relay) by October 13th.
(Include your name, contact information, and specify daytime or evening workshop.)