Disability Leadership Network of Houston - Asian American Community Outreach

DLNH is a local leadership & advocacy training program for individuals with disabilities, their family members and community members who are interested in learning more about disability issues. Participants will improve their self-advocacy and leadership skills. Individuals will have a chance to develop and practice necessary self-advocacy skills, as well as learn strategies to access services & supports. Members of the class will make connections with other community members in order to create change by advocating for policies and procedures that promote people having control over their own lives and the inclusion of people with disabilities in our communities.

Program held on Saturday, 8:30am - 12:30pm
March 24, 2018
The Harris Center – 9401 Southwest Freeway, Room 104, Houston, 77074

Check in and Resource Fair - 8:30am - 9:30am

Presentation - 9:30am - 12:30pm

$50 for community members and professionals
CEUs (no ethics) available for social workers or Liensed Professional Counselors (3.5 hours per training session)

Featured Presenter:

Laura Buckner

UT Center for Disability Studies/Institute for Person Centered Practices

Topics to Be Addressed:

· Learn about the important use of Person First Language

Create a one page profile for yourself or loved one with a disability

· Evaluate what is important to and important for a meaningful life

· Make connections with other community members