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Beyond Loneliness
West Des Moines Marriott
1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
USA
(515) 267-1500

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Thursday, November 02, 2017, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Category: Education

Beyond Loneliness with Derrick Dufresne

Please join us as we welcome Derrick Dufresne back to Iowa to build on his previous Person-Centered Planning presentation. Derrick will be focusing on how to address loneliness and social isolation for persons who have disabilities. Loneliness and isolation cross all disabilities and are major factors in preventing success in the community. Derrick will share practical approaches to achieving a life that is not only in the community, but of the community. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon.

Participants will be able to describe:
  • The difference between the community circle and the disability bubble;
  • The difference between being “in” the community and “of “it;
  • The essential elements of connecting individuals with disabilities with their community; and
  • The concept of the “ask” and to relate it to becoming invisible support for people with disabilities.
IACP Members: $50   |   Non-Members: $75   |   5.5 CEUs: $25
 
CLICK HERE to register today!








Derrick Dufresne is the President of CRA - a consulting firm dedicated to promoting full community membership for people with disabilities. As president and founder of CRA, he has provided training and consultation to over 75,000 people in 49 states. Derrick is deeply committed to assisting providers, advocates, state officials, and others in the implementation of the principles of full inclusion for all persons with disabilities into the mainstream of community life.