Feeling a little lost IN THE SYSTEM?
Frustrated with developmental detours?
Not sure which way to turn?
Announcing The Advocate’s Toolbox series at Western Colorado Community College (WCCC).
These advocacy enabling opportunities aim to empower people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, their caregivers, and those who provide services. The FREE classes
and workshops will provide clarity, information, and resources in inclusive settings that supply
participants with the tools to build their own maps, to be in control of their own destinations,
to enjoy the journey. All classes are from 6-8pm at WCCC. Respite reimbursement is available
for qualified participants.
The Toolbox:
3/1/2012: THE heART OF CAREGIVING: Take care through resources, renewal, reward, and sharing.
3/8/2012: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS: Protecting government & personal
resources.
3/22/2012: GUARDIANSHIPS: Support Not Sever: A guide through legal care and custody.
3/29/2012: RIGHTS AWARENSS: Understanding Civil, ADA, IDEA, 504 rights.
4/5/2012: SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION: Navigating and creating compliant plans that help children succeed
in school.
4/12/2012: SYSTEMS CHANGE: Transforming the old status quo into improved services and supports.
Sign up for one class or all six. Class size is limited. And remember…
Any trip a map can help us get from the start to our destination. Advocacy through learning about educational
and human rights, guardianships, financial planning and service plans can develop into our own built-in GPS.
Additionally, tuning-up our civic voices and nurturing our engines helps to build better community roads, which
decreases the need and frequency for bypasses.
Brought to you by The Arc of Mesa County, Mesa Developmental Services, and The Colorado Children’s Campaign
Direct questions to [email protected]