Widening the Circle Widening the Circle Supporting people with disabilities in relationships Call 3...

Widening the CircleSupporting people with disabilities in relationships

Call 3 of 3 in a 90-Minute Discussion Series

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

North Carolina Relationships Initiative

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The North Carolina Relationships Initiative

This project is funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and implemented by the Human Services Research Institute.

For more information, visit the NCRI webpage:www.hsri.org/project/north-carolina-relationships-initiative/overview

www.hsri.orgwww.ncddc.org

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90-Minute Discussion SeriesTuesday, September 13, 6:00-7:30pm

Self-advocates talk about issues they experience regarding relationships and what they are doing individually and together to address them

Tuesday, September 27th, 6:00-7:30pmParents, self-advocates, and an expert on guardianship discuss the natural struggle between people with concerns for health and safety and individuals wanting control of their own lives

Tuesday, October 11th, 3:30-5:00pmStaff from a provider agency in Charlotte, a family receiving services, and others discuss promising practices related to supporting people to develop a range of relationships in the community

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Series facilitators• Monica J Foster

Project Coordinator/Self-Advocate Leadermonicajfoster@butterflywheel.com, 704-490-2063

• Jaime DaignaultProject Directorjdaignault@hsri.org, 503-924-3783 x 14

• Katherine McLaughlinRelationships educatordisabilityworkshops@myfairpoint.net, 603-499-1735

• Paula Traverse-CharltonPositive support facilitator and educatorpaula.pvsba@yahoo.com, 757-567-4819

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Today’s panelists

• Curtis Overcash, Lead Broker/Community Guide at InReach in Charlotte

• Monique Moreno, Human Intimacy Liaison at InReach

• Elizabeth Harpootlian, individual receiving services from InReach

• Penny Harpootlian, Elizabeth’s mom• Paula Traverse-Charlton, Positive support

facilitator and educator

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Tell us about InReach’s approach to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Panel discussion

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Elizabeth what goals or dreams did you have for yourself when you began receiving services from InReach? What were you worried about, if anything?

Panel discussion

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What were parent or staff concerns, if any, for Elizabeth when she began services with InReach?

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What supports does Elizabeth receive to reach her goals? What are each of your roles in the process?

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What has been the greatest challenge and how have you made things work?

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What has been the greatest success?

Panel discussion

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What tips or advice would you give to other people with disabilities who want to be in charge of their own lives?

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What tips or advice would you give to parents or staff?

Panel discussion

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Want to ask a question?

• Press *1 on your telephone key pad now

• Or, type your question into the chat box on the left side of your webinar screen

• Questions will be answered in the order they are received. We will do our best to answer all of your questions in the time we have.

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Resources

• Materials on supporting people with disabilities in relationships are available here: www.hsri.org/project/north-carolina-relationships-initiative/overview/ncri-materials

• If you have a Facebook account, join an online discussion group just for you. Search for the North Carolina Relationships Initiative page on Facebook, or follow one of the links below.

• Link to discussion group for People with Disabilities: www.facebook.com/groups/160631030673714

• Link to discussion group for Parents/Providers/Professionals: www.facebook.com/groups/242994709045005

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Questions about the North Carolina Relationships Initiative?

Contact Jaime Daignault503-924-3783 x 14jdaignault@hsri.org