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Disability Awareness Day (pdf)
Monday, October 4, 2010
9:00am Registration
9:00am-2:45pm
Registration Deadline September 27, 2010 (pdf)

LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church
107 LaGrave Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contact: Kristin Cyranoski
(616) 949-1100 ext. 253
kristin.c@dakc.us

Participating organizations-
Arc Kent County
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
CHADD
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Hope Network
Kent RICC
Michigan Commission for the Blind
network180
Olivia’s Gift

Conference Agenda
9:00-9:30am--Registration
9:30-10:30am--Keynote Address
10:45-11:45am--Morning Breakout Session
12:00-12:30pm--Lunch
12:30-1:30pm--3rd District Congressional Candidates Forum (candidates invited)
1:45-2:45pm--Afternoon Breakout Session

Breakout Sessions
Morning--Community Supports

1. Senior services-
2. Access to mental health services
3. Self-determination
4. Employment supports
5. Transition/school-to-work supports

Afternoon--Rights and Responsibilities

1. Alternatives to guardianship
2. Gov’t and legislative process
3. Basics of community organizing
4. ADA employment rights
5. ADA—basic access rights &
Fair Housing Act—basic housing rights

Keynote Speakers: John Toppi, Ray Schuholz, and David Taylor
John Toppi, Ray Schuholz, and David Taylor will discuss Self-Determination and the successes that follow when personal empowerment is encouraged and creative, individualized Person-Centered Planning is supported. Pursuing Self-Determination in your life means far more than just directing your services - Truly implementing the principles of Self-Determination means helping people achieve active, rich, and respected lives as valued members of their community. “Getting great services” is not the goal of Self-Determination. . .“Getting a GREAT LIFE” is!

Registration deadline: September 27, 2010 (pdf)

Fee: $25.00

Please mail or fax form to:
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Attn: Kristin Cyranoski
3600 Camelot Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Fax: (616) 949-7865

Lunch: A boxed lunch will be provided. Please indicate below if you have any special dietary needs.

• Interpreter available for persons with hearing impairment.
• Braille/large print also available.
• Scholarships and bus tickets are available. Call Kristin Cyranoski for more information (616) 949-1100 ext. 253.

Bus information: Closest bus stops are at South Division & Cherry, or Jefferson & Cherry. For more information call the Rapid at (616) 776-1100.

Location: The LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church is located at 107 LaGrave Ave. SE near downtown Grand Rapids.

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Payment:

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Transportation:

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