L’Arche Australia seminar supported by Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney
Monday 26 September 2011
10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Contemporary disability policy gives prominence to person centredness as a mean of people with intellectual disabilities realising their full potential. In Australia, L’Arche has developed a robust personal planning process to support members with an intellectual disability to realise their aspirations. This process is underpinned by L’Arche’s foundational commitment to supporting people with and without disabilities to form and maintain mutually transforming relationships and is called ‘Remembering, Celebrating & Dreaming’.
This workshop will detail this innovative approach to person centred practices. It offers a creative, practical and celebratory response to each person as they develop a plan, which reflects who they truly are. The workshop will first place the ‘Remembering, Celebrating & Dreaming’ process in context by detailing L’Arche as an International service provider. The RCD process is designed as a longitudinal progression that incorporates both casework and case management models of service. It values individuals’ personal histories, celebrates who the person is and their talents while honouring their aspiration to lead a fulfilled life. It will also explain the fundamental principles of L’Arche. One of the people who has participated in ‘Remembering, Celebrating & Dreaming’ process will discuss their personal aspirations.
Presenters:
George Durner is an American and a graduate of the University of Loyola in New Orleans, Louisiana. Today, he lives with his wife, Danielle, in an L’Arche community in France and is coordinator of training for the International Federation of L’Arche communities, founded by Jean Vanier. From 1986 to 1989, George worked for the Georgia Advocacy Office in Atlanta, Georgia, and was responsible for the Citizen Advocacy program offices throughout the state.
David Treanor has just submitted his PhD thesis for examination. His thesis explores the phenomenon of friendship and how relationships between people with and without intellectual disabilities are overlooked in the research arena. David argues that meaningful friendships can and do exist between people with and without intellectual disabilities provided that both people are willing to take a transformative journey together. David is the National Co-ordinator for L’Arche in Australia.
Fee
Non-member of CDS: $22 (includes GST)
Financial member of CDS: $16.50 (includes GST)
People with disabilities and family members: No charge
(Registration includes morning tea)
Venue
Charles Blunt Conference Room, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney,
227 Morrison Road, Ryde
Bookings and further information
Phone: 8878 0500 Email: margaret.carrick@sydney.edu.au Fax: 9807 7053
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