Disability Leadership Network of Houston - Fall 2017 Registration

DLNH is a local leadership & advocacy training program for individuals with disabilities, their family members and community members who are interested in learning more about disability issues. Participants will improve their self-advocacy, public policy advocacy and leadership skills by being introduced to the history/philosophy of the disability rights movement and principles of self-determination. Individuals have a chance to develop and practice necessary self-advocacy skills, as well as learn strategies to access services & supports. Members of the class will make connections with other community members in order to create change by advocating for policies and procedures that promote people having control over their own lives and the inclusion of people with disabilities in our communities.

Trainings held on Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
September 15, October 6, November 10 and December 1
The Monarch Institute – 2815 Rosefield Dr – Houston - 77080

$100 for community members and professionals (includes all 4 sessions)
CEUs (no ethics) available for social workers (3.5 hours per training session)

Featured Presenters (listed alphabetically):

Laura Buckner, UT Center for Disability Studies/Institute for Person Centered Practices
Ricky Broussard, Imagine Enterprises
Norine Jaloway Gill, Imagine Enterprises
Michelle Howard-Herbein
Ginger Mayeaux, The Arc of Texas
Jorge Mendoza, Family Services of Texas
Kyle Piccola, The Arc of Texas
Dustin Rynders, Disability Rights TX
Kathie Snow, Disability Is Natural

ALL topics to Be Addressed:
History of the Disability Movement
Learning how to Advocate by Sharing Your Story
The importance of Inclusive Communities
People First Language
Person Centered Thinking
Resilience and Strengths: The Importance of Building the Circle of Trust
Self Determination and Employment
Social Security & Work
Supported Decision Making & Alternatives to Guardianship