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10 am - 3 pmClayton Hall � University of Delaware, Newark

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Join us on this day of empowerment for Special Olympics athletes, their family members, friends and caregivers.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2011

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012

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10:00 - 11:00 amSIGN-IN and BRUNCHDoors open at 10am. Please arrive on �me to sign-in. Brunch will be availablefor registered par�cipants only and ends promptly at 11:00 am.

11:00 - 11:20 amWELCOME AND KEYNOTE Meet Keynote Speaker Karen Gaffney, a mo�va�onal speaker and self-advocate who travels around the world to speak about overcominglimita�ons and about what can be accomplished with posi�ve expecta�ons.

11:30 - 2:15 pm ATHLETE WORKSHOPS and FAMILY SESSIONS NOTE: Both the athlete workshops and family sessions run concurrently.

2:30 - 3:00 pm

FASHION SHOW! Cheer for our Special Olympics athletes as they walk down the runway.Fashions sponsored by Boscov’s Chris�ana Town Center and Boscov’sDover Mall. Makeup and hair courtesy of Currie Hair, Skin and Nails Salon.

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INFORMATION STATIONSInformation stations representing various organizations and agencies that serve individuals withdisabilities will be available throughout the conference.

� Best Buddies� Canine Partners for Life� Center for Disabilities Studies at UD� Community Connectors� Currie Hair & Nail Salon� Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation

� Easter Seals� Families Know Best Center� Family Voices� Nurses ‘n Kids� Parent Information Center

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� Practice Without Pressure� Waggies by Maggie & Friends� Wellspring Farm� and more!

**Current list as of October 1

FOR ATHLETES: NINE exciting workshops to choose from! Sign up and pick your top 3 sessions!

NEW! FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES: “Bodies, Boundaries and Human Sexuality”With compassion and understanding, expert sexuality educator, Terri Couwenhoven, discusses the uniquehurdles that individuals with disabilities face in this area.

REGISTRATION FEE per athlete, family member/friend/caregiver is $10 (includes brunch and conferencematerials). Register today! ** REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2011.

The Special Olympics Delaware Empowerment Conference is a day of empowerment for Special Olympics athletes andtheir family members, friends and caregivers. The conference offers the athletes interactive sessions that promote self-confidence and independence. Family sessions feature professionals who share their experience in helping families on thejourney of loving and caring for individuals with disabilities.

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND!This jam-packed day will bring hundreds of Special Olympics athletes, families and friends together to learn aboutimportant topics, discover opportunities for self-improvement ... AND have fun!

ART FOR THE BRAINZen-doodling is a form of art that uses doodling and patterns to helpyou calm your mind and create beautiful designs. No drawing or artexperience is needed!

LEARN BASIC FIRST AIDInteractive session by the Newark Fire Department will introduceSpecial Olympics athletes to the basics of home first aid. Tips onhow to handle minor injuries, how to build a first-aid kit, etc., willbe just some of the topics covered.

JUST DANCE!Burn calories, stay fit, and enjoy a fun workout all while having ablast with your favorite songs. Raise the roof and rock it out withthe West Chester University crew!

BE MORE THAN AN ATHLETE ...Do more than compete - find out what it takes to be part of thegame by learning about First Steps to being a Special OlympicsCoach/Team Volunteer, Official or Camp Counselor! This is a uniqueAthlete Leadership opportunity. Select from three separate trainingsessions (see Registration form.)

G-L-A-M-O-R-OUSGet over your “bad hair day” and let Currie’s Salon take care of you!Cathy Stiles-deNest and staffmembers of Currie’s will inspire,motivate and help you create a positive first impression. Learn somevaluable do’s and don’ts of personal care and get your “glam” on!

A T H L E T E W O R K S H O P S

Registration for the athlete workshop sessions is open to SpecialOlympics athletes ages 13 and older. These sessions will run from11:30am - 2:30pm with breaks in between.

Athletes may choose three (3) workshops from the list below:

F A M I L Y S E S S I O N S

BODIES, BOUNDARIES AND HUMANSEXUALITY - (with Q&A session)

CAN WE TALK? (Parenting Forum)

This workshop is designed to help parentsand guardians become more comfortableand confident addressing sexuality issuesthat commonly surface among peoplewith intellectual disabilities, as well asunderstand roles they play in supportingsexual learning. A Q&A session will beheld after the break.

Presenter: Terri Couwenhoven, M.S., - Clinic Coordinator for the DownSyndrome Clinic of Wisconsin atChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin

Casual roundtable discussions intended asan open forum to help parents and familiesspeak candidly about the struggles and joysof living with a child or family member withspecial needs.

Moderator: Teesie Bonk - Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCEYOU CAN DO IT - communicate with confidence! Every person has the potential to become a good communicator. Whether shyor expressive, Special Olympics athletes can develop effective speaking skills with the help of experienced leaders from theToastmasters Club. (This is designed as an introductory session to the 8-week course offered by Special Olympics Delaware.)

EMERGENCY 911Emergencies don't happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help fast. This is another interactive session by theNewark Fire Department that will give participants a greater understanding of what to do in case of emergency situations.

ZUMBAZumba is a dance fitness program based on international and latin rhythms such as salsa, cha-cha, samba, African, Bollywood,hip-hop and much, much more!! Who can Zumba? Everyone can Zumba! So come and join the fun!

DOLLARS AND SEN$EA penny saved is a penny earned - REALLY! This workshop by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will help empowerparticipants with an understanding of basic money management skills.

January 8 , 2012 . . . join us!Family sessions are open to ALLregistered family members of individualswith special needs of all ages. Sessionswill run from 11:30am - 2:30pm with breaks.

For more information on the Empowerment Conference, visit our website at www.sode.org.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Meet our Guest Speaker: Karen Gaffney

Karen is president of the Karen Gaffney Founda�on, a non-profitorganiza�on that is dedicated to the journey to full inclusion for peoplewith Down syndrome and other disabili�es.

Karen is a dedicated and accomplished swimmer. In2001 Karen completed a relay swim across theEnglish Channel. She has since completed a numberof swims across San Francisco Bay and the "EscapeFrom Alcatraz" relay triathlons. This past year shetook on a new challenge ... she made history as sheswam 9 miles across the waters of Lake Tahoe.

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PLUS! Project UNIFY Youth Leadership Conference

SODE will also be hosting a Project UNIFYYouth Leadership event on the same day asour Empowerment Conference. This event willbring Delaware high school students togetherto empower them to make a difference inadvocating for social change within theirschools and communities, thereby helping tofoster greater acceptance and inclusion forpeople with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Delaware Empowerment Conference10 am - 3 pm

Clayton Hall � University of Delaware, Newark

2012 Empowerment ConferenceSunday, January 8, 2012

REGISTRATION FORM

SELECT YOUR ATHLETE WORKSHOPS

DIRECTIONS: Pick ONE workshop in EACH of the 3 columns below and place a checkmark � on the space. We will do our best to accomodate your preferences. Please select a 4th workshop in case we cannot accomodate your top 3 choices.

___ Art for the Brain

___ G-L-A-M-O-R-OUS

___ Communicate withConfidence

___ First Steps to becomingan SODE Coach/Team Volunteer

ATHLETE REGISTRATION - Fee is $10 for each par�cipant (includes brunch and conference materials). Athlete must be 13 yrs. old or older to a�end the conference. Please fill out ONE form per athlete.

(Please PRINT clearly)

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City and Zip _________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________ Email __________________________________________

Are you currently on a Special Olympics Delaware team? Yes ____ No ____

Will you need special assistance in finding your workshop session rooms? Yes ____ No ____

Dietary restric�ons or food allergies: ____________________________________________________

PLEASE COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE FOR FAMILY/CAREGIVER REGISTRATION

___ Dollar and Sen$e

___ Emergency 911

___ Basic First-Aid

___ First Steps to Becomingan SODE Official

___ Just Dance*

___ Zumba*

___ First Steps to Becoming an SODE Camp Counselor

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* Athletes should wear loose-fi�ngclothing and comfortable shoes for JUST DANCE or ZUMBA.

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Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City and Zip _________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________ Email __________________________________________

Dietary restric�ons or food allergies: _____________________________________________________

Is your family member with special needs currently on a Special Olympics team? Yes ____ No ____

FAMILY/FRIEND/CAREGIVER REGISTRATION

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City and Zip _________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________ Email __________________________________________

Dietary restric�ons or food allergies: _____________________________________________________

PAYMENT - Please make checks payable to Special Olympics Delaware.

TOTAL # OF PARTICIPANTS: ________ X $10 = $ _______ (Total Amount)

SUBMIT PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FORM TO:SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE A�n: Empowerment Conference University of DelawareNewark, DE 19716-1901

-OR- GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND REGISTER ONLINE!It’s quick, easy, and secure! Visit www.sode.org and click on the Empowerment Conference ad bu�on.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2011. For more informa�on, contact Brenda Zullo at bzullo@udel.edu or call the Special Olympics office at 302-831-4653.

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Family members, friends or caregivers of individuals with special needs of all ages are welcome to a�end ourFamily Sessions. Several topics of interest will be presented. In addi�on, informa�on sta�ons will also beavailable throughout the conference. The registra�on fee per par�cipant is $10.

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