Tailored support and strategies for embracing human diversity.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Within the current structure of services for families and caregivers, it has been my observation over the years,
both as a professional as well as a parent and caregiver, that identifying and receiving the appropriate service to meet the corresponding need within a reasonable time frame can be challenging, both for the individuals and families, as well as for the professionals.
It is therefore important to me to collaborate with community organizations in an effort to meet the needs of parents, families, caregivers, professionals and educators.
In line with my long term mission at Uni-Diversity, collaborations with community organizations can help make my services available to anyone, no matter their social status, age, race, role or other.
I offer several possibilities for collaborations that are available to community organization's personnel, as well as to the community that they service.
WORKSHOPS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Every community has unique needs.
I collaborate with organizations to offer workshops and learning opportunities that are meaningful to the people they serve.
Whether you are looking to host a single workshop, a public learning event, a facilitated conversation or a customized training package, we can work together to create an experience that reflects the needs, interests and questions of your community.
Workshops can be offered to staff, parents, caregivers, professionals or community members, and may be adapted to suit a wide variety of environments and audiences.
CONNECTION CIRCLES
The purpose of hosting connection circles is to provide a safe space for the participants of community groups (typically, groups of supporters) to express the true myriad of their emotions without fear of judgement.
With guidance, the group is encouraged to discuss their personal situation, hold space for each other and offer support through ideas and brainstorming when requested.
Connection circles could be offered as a follow up to a workshop or training series, or as a separate periodic event; with out without a theme.
CONSULTATION
AND COACHING
Consultations and coaching are specifically for the front line staff of community organizations and provide an opportunity to dig deep into specific situations in which you are meeting challenges.
The goal is to actively brainstorm and make changes in the day to day in order to more effectively meet the ongoing needs of the people your organization supports.
Consultations and coaching can include guidance in clarifying the needs of the participants, and support to apply techinques and interventions in real time, wherever applicable.
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE
My "A General Guide to Autistic Diversity" presentation aims to provide practical information to various groups interested in learning how autism impacts individuals and families, what the World may look like through the eyes of an autistic person, and some ideas for how we can each contribute to connection, with the hope of moving from awareness, to acceptance, to inclusion.