The Institute’s Center on Aging and Community is pleased to announce the training schedule for the Building Leadership Series for 2010. Building Leadership provides a series of three two-day workshops over a three-month period designed to increase  and enhance the self-determination and advocacy skills of persons with disabilities. 

Training dates and topics include (Bloomington Convention Center):

September 22-23:
Choice: What Choices am I Really Making? What are My Rights and Responsibilities?

October 20-21:
Self-Determination/Self-Advocacy: I Hear These Words, What Do They Mean for Me?

November 10-11:
Person-centered Planning: What Does it Mean for Me and What is a Good Plan?

Building Leadership funds up to 20 participants. Funding includes meals, overnights, attendant care as needed, and a $60.00 attendance stipend to offset lost wages.

Participants are required to commit to the entire series of workshops and have the necessary staff/family support to attend and/or cover their personal business (work/appointments) while they are away.

For more information, contact Jennie Todd at (812) 855-6508, e-mail jeptodd@indiana.edu, or visit www.iidc.indiana.edu/cac/training/buildingleadershipseries08.htm.