Family to Family Network and the *Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Present:

Disability Leadership Network of Houston 2010/2011

Register Now Open

DLNH is a local leadership and advocacy training program for parents, adults with disabilities and community members who are interested in learning more about disability issues.  Participants develop skills necessary to make personal contacts for the purpose of advocating for people with disabilities from an individual level up to and including broad public policy changes.  This basic or “entry level” training includes key fundamental topics relating to disability advocacy activities and introduces the values of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. You will be provided opportunities to develop and practice these leadership and advocacy skills in class. After completion of the program, attendees may be able to advance to specialized or statewide leadership and advocacy training programs.

Angleton, TX – Trainings held on Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 9, October 7, November 19 (FRIDAY - Note change!) and December 9, 2010

Houston, TX - Trainings held on Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 10, October 8, November 18 (THURSDAY - Note Change!) and December 10, 2010

Spanish Only training to be held 2011 (To Be Determined)
Una clase diseñada específicamente para los defensores de habla hispana está prevista para 2010

Featured Presenters

Session I
History of the Disability Movement, Laura Buckner
Disability is Natural and People First Language, Kathie Snow

Session II
The Importance of Belonging, and Why Inclusion Begins in Kindergarten, Charlene Comstock-Galagan
Also featuring a panel of youth sharing personal experiences about inclusive education

Session III
Self Determination and Employment, Imagine Enterprises 
and Person Centered Planning, Laura Buckner
Also featuring a panel of young adults sharing personal experiences about independent living and employment

Session IV
Creating Systems Change by Influencing Public Policy, Jonas Schwartz, HHSC

 

Cost is $30 for family & community members, and 
Free for adults with disabilities (self advocates).

Fees will refunded to family & community members who:

1. attend all four training sessions
2. complete required evaluation forms
3. document the numbers of materials given or personal contacts made for the purpose of self or public policy advocacy.
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To register online and pay by credit card, select :

 Free= Self Advocates(Adults with Disabilities)   OR   $30= Parents/Community Members

To register by mail/pay by check, complete the form below and submit payment (payable to Family to Family Network).  

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Mail In Registration Form:   PDF

(we are having trouble with our website - please call 713-466-6304 for mail in registration)

If you are a family member in need of financial assistance to participate in Disability Leadership, 
please call 713-466-6304
Family To Family Network, 13150 FM 529 – Ste 106, Houston, TX  77041