Leadership: The Use of Personal Power in Advocacy
On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Spectrum Community Services of Indiana will host an Advocate Learning Event. Nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant Thomas E. Pomeranz, Ed.D. will present “Leadership: The Use of Personal Power in Advocacy” to parents, guardians, caregivers, community members and human service professionals who care for individuals with disabilities. This inspiring seminar will provide best practice strategies that can help advocates and caregivers of individuals with disabilities enhance their personal power and increase their effectiveness through leadership. Over the last forty years, Dr. Pomeranz has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. His audiences praise his ability to combine information, humor, passion and storytelling into some memorable messages and useful strategies. The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Airport, 2500 South High School Road in Indianapolis from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and is open to anyone who currently serves or is interested in serving individuals with disabilities―including parents, guardians, caregivers, community members and human service professionals. In addition to a presentation, attendees will get a chance to view exhibits from area companies that provide additional resources and information. The event is free to parents, guardians, caregivers and community members but registration is required. The registration fee for human services professionals is $30, and Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) will be provided. A continental breakfast along with lunch will be served.
Dr. Tom Pomeranz
Dr. Tom Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. Over the last forty (40) years, Tom has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. His audiences praise his ability to combine information, humor, passion and storytelling into an informative whole that does not just present the information, but really communicates it in a memorable fashion.
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Over the years, parents, caregivers, human service professionals, and politicians have come together to advocate on behalf of people with disabilities. Advocacy can occur individually, collectively, or a combination of both. Although some advocacy efforts are more successful than others, it is the process and voices behind it that matter most. This session will give those who care for and about people with disabilities specific suggestions about how to use their personal power to realize unity of cause and solidify collegial relationships. For this reason, Spectrum Community Services of Indiana and is proud to host this valuable offering.
Update: The Leadership seminar that was held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 was a huge success! Thanks for all those who participated!