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Julie Petty

Julie Petty. We don’t think of people with disabilities like we used to. Things are changing!. Where Have we been… looking to the future. Society’s view of People with Developmental Disabilities. Helpless Fragile Needs protection At risk Dehumanized No value asexual. Celebration.

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Julie Petty

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  1. Julie Petty

  2. We don’t think of people with disabilities like we used to. Things are changing! Where Have we been… looking to the future

  3. Society’s view of People with Developmental Disabilities Helpless Fragile Needs protection At risk Dehumanized No value asexual

  4. Celebration • You have been together for over 20 years • Our Mission=People First of Missouri is a statewide organization that promotes equality for people with disabilities so they can live the life they want in the community.  • Hosted the national conference Jazz It Up! 2010

  5. Celebration • Hosted many state conferences • Educated legislators • Educated all about Self Advocacy •  Heartland Self-Advocacy Resource Network

  6. Don’t forget the…CHAPTERS • Taney & Stone County • Tiger Country • Washington County • Boone County • Boonslick • Independence • Iron County • Jefferson City • Joplin • Lake Area • Madison County • Marshall • Maryville • NE MO • North KC • Pike County • Randolph County • Rolla • Sikeston • Springfield • St. Charles • St. Joseph • St. Louis

  7. Still… Much work to do • National • State • Local

  8. Local is about you! • Do you live where were you want too? • Do you enjoy work/make a good wage? • Relationships?

  9. Home

  10. Work

  11. Relationships

  12. Healthy vs. Unhealthy • A friend shares his/her personal feelings with you. • Someone lies to you. • A close friend asks you and then gives you a back massage. • A close friend gives you a back massage and you don’t want him/her to. • Your boyfriend/girlfriend kisses you. • Your boyfriend/girlfriend hits you.

  13. Positive post card • What do I want? • What do I need? • Who can support me?

  14. Thanks! Until Next time Julie Petty japetty@uark.edu

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