JNCS Webinar - Building Lives Worth Living: The Power of Roles
Monday, July 20th 10:00 am  PDT  (11:00 am MDT, 12:00 pm CDT, 1:00 pm EDT)

Darcy Elks,  Webinar Presenter.  The Power of Roles Presentation will last 1 Hour and 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes Q&A via chat panel).  Cost is $45.00.  Please visit Cisco Webex at
my.webex.com/join_meeting_tips.html  to confirm your computer compatibility.

THE POWER OF ROLES:
Introduces the concept of Social Role Valorization (SRV), positive assumptions, principals, and practices which make the difference between a life that is marginalized versus one where a person’s unique gifts, talents and relationships, are perceived as competent, and as a result, valued by society.

Provides skill sets to enhance how the individuals we support recognize their own contributions, and to help support professionals better identify interventions to help people more effectively participate, integrate and gain more valued roles in their communities.

Offers tools to recognize and counteract effects of devaluing people.  Includes proven strategies that one individual or an entire organization can employ to help people who have been excluded, move from negative to positive social roles.
                                                     
Darcy Elks MA, has been a human service provider, consultant, evaluator, and advocate for over 25 years working and sharing her life, with individuals with disabilities and all persons who are devalued by society. She has been invited to share her insights and experiences throughout the United States, Canada, England and Australia. Darcy is the mother of three children, one of whom has Downs Syndrome.

To Register:
E-mail Camille Watkins cwatkins@jaynolan.org
Director, Training Institute
(818) 361-6400, Ext #140

Planning for Lifetime Support of Your Child or Young Adult with Disabilities
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

A team of experts who have assisted many families of loved ones with special needs will provide you with important information to help you with the financial, legal and social issues of caring for a child or adult with a disability.

No charge, however, registration is limited!

Call (818) 361-6400 Ext# 100 to register with the Receptionist.

Jay Nolan Camp 2009 is here!
Time to start planning for Jay Nolan Camp’s fun-filled Summer of 2009!

The dates for 2009 are as follows:
Session One: August 2-7, 2009
Session Two: August 16-21, 2009

CLICK HERE FOR CAMP APPLICATION

Jay Nolan Community Services to Receive an Award from Autism Speaks
JNCS is to receive award at the 7th Annual Acts of Love on October 3, 2009 sponsored by Autism Speaks.  This Family Services Award is for continued work to assist individuals to live full lives within their community. autismspeaks.com