Institute on Disabilities at Temple U. Presents Lecture Series on Disabilities: Siblings: Moving Beyond the Parent/Child Relationship, March 28
Institute on Disabilities at Temple U. Presents Lecture Series on Disabilities: Siblings: Moving Beyond the Parent/Child Relationship, March 28
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University presents: THE MINI COURSE LECTURE SERIES ON DISABILITIES - Siblings: Moving Beyond the Parent/Child RelationshipPRESENTER:
Kathryn Fialkowski
The course is a family-oriented discussion about social networks for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members, professionals, and allies are welcome.
Kate and David Fialkowski will share their journey from "typical" siblings to when one sibling takes on the role of caregiver or overseer of the other sibling. This frank and sensitive discussion will include the transition from parent-lead support to sibling-lead support and navigating the process and outcomes of that role change.
Kathryn Fialkowski and her brother David grew up in inner-city Philadelphia. Kate has spent her life advocating for disability rights and inclusion. She and her family have led grassroots activism in the right to education, community living, and employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Kate is currently a Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Public Policy Fellow placed at Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) in Washington, DC, working on grassroots strategic planning and self-advocacy organization.
When and Where:
Monday, March 28, 2011
Two-Part Session (with lunch on your own)
Registration begins at 9:00 AM
Part I: 10 AM - 11:30 PM
Part II: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
During the afternoon, a select panel will discuss the development and leverage of the social network. Everyone is encouraged to attend including "Person-Centered Circles." Questions and open sharing of ideas from the audience will be encouraged.
Temple University Main Campus /Student Center
1755 N. 13th Street
Room 200A
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Event is FREE however registration REQUIRED. Register NOW ONLINE at - www.disabilities.temple.edu or FAX the attached registration form. You MUST register by March 11 if you are requesting accommodations. Materials available in alternate formats upon request.