CDS event 13th September

Life after school: Post Secondary Options
One day workshop
Presented by Darcy Elks & Patricia O’Brien

Tuesday 13 September 2011
10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
Typically graduation from secondary school is one of the most exciting times of life. However, for many young people, men and women with intellectual disabilities it can be a time of great vulnerability. Instead of life “opening up” it may become smaller and insular.

Fortunately, this does not have to happen. Many young adults with disabilities and their families have a big and positive vision of an interesting life – with lots of exploration and opportunities to grow, meet new people, and go to new places – including accessing typical post secondary education opportunities, e.g. attending a TAFE College, University, and enrolling in Continuing Education Courses.

This workshop will:
  Give participants an opportunity to think about typical pathways and experiences that are
available upon leaving school, both in Australia and overseas
  Offer ideas on how to develop a big vision of a big life
  Share experiences that others have in pursuing a life of possibility since leaving school and in
later life
  Discuss practical ways of making a vision a reality e.g. use of personalised packages, recruitment
of others to assist – paid and unpaid supporters, etc.

Who should attend:
People with disabilities, teachers, family members, advocates

Presenters:
Darcy Elks is an educator, consultant, evaluator and advocate. She is passionate
about creating inclusive communities where we all are welcome and where we can
each use our gifts for the good of one another. Over the years, Darcy has
developed and taught many different workshops that focus on the roles that we
can all play in supporting people to lead valued lives. Darcy is the mother of three
children, one of whom has a disability who has graduated from high school in the
United States and who is now attending university and working.

Professor Patricia O’Brien is the Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney and has had experience in supporting people with intellectual
disabilities to be included within University courses both in New Zealand and
Ireland.

Fee
People with disabilities/Family members: $25 (includes GST)
Teachers/Advocates / other professionals: Non-member of CDS: $60 (includes GST)
Financial member of CDS: $55 (includes GST)
(Registration includes morning tea and a sandwich lunch)

Bookings and further information
Phone: 8878 0500 Email: margaret.carrick@sydney.edu.au Fax: 9807 705