Widening the Circle Supporting people with disabilities in relationships

1. Widening the CircleSupporting people with disabilities in relationships Call 3 of 3 in a90-Minute Discussion Series Tuesday, October 11, 2011 North Carolina Relationships Initiative

2. The North Carolina Relationships Initiative This project is funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and implemented by the Human Services Research Institute. For more information, visit the NCRI webpage:www.hsri.org/project/north-carolina-relationships-initiative/overview www.hsri.org www.ncddc.org

3. 90-Minute Discussion Series Tuesday, September 13, 6:00-7:30pm Self-advocates talk about issues they experience regarding relationships and what they are doing individually and together to address them Tuesday, September 27th, 6:00-7:30pm Parents, self-advocates, and an expert on guardianship discuss the natural struggle between people with concerns for health and safety and individuals wanting control of their own lives Tuesday, October 11th, 3:30-5:00pm Staff from a provider agency in Charlotte, a family receiving services, and others discuss promising practices related to supporting people to develop a range of relationships in the community

4. Series facilitators • Monica J FosterProject Coordinator/Self-Advocate Leadermonicajfoster@butterflywheel.com, 704-490-2063 • Jaime DaignaultProject Directorjdaignault@hsri.org, 503-924-3783 x 14 • Katherine McLaughlinRelationships educatordisabilityworkshops@myfairpoint.net, 603-499-1735 • Paula Traverse-CharltonPositive support facilitator and educatorpaula.pvsba@yahoo.com, 757-567-4819

5. Today’s panelists • Curtis Overcash, Lead Broker/Community Guide at InReach in Charlotte • Monique Moreno, Human Intimacy Liaison at InReach • Elizabeth Harpootlian, individual receiving services from InReach • Penny Harpootlian, Elizabeth’s mom • Paula Traverse-Charlton, Positive support facilitator and educator

6. Panel discussion Tell us about InReach’s approach to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

7. Panel discussion • Elizabeth what goals or dreams did you have for yourself when you began receiving services from InReach? What were you worried about, if anything?

8. Panel discussion • What were parent or staff concerns, if any, for Elizabeth when she began services with InReach?

9. Panel discussion • What supports does Elizabeth receive to reach her goals? • What are each of your roles in the process?

10. Panel discussion • What has been the greatest challenge and how have you made things work? 

11. Panel discussion • What has been the greatest success?

12. Panel discussion What tips or advice would you give to other people with disabilities who want to be in charge of their own lives?   

13. Panel discussion • What tips or advice would you give to parents or staff?

14. Want to ask a question? • Press *1 on your telephone key pad now • Or, type your question into the chat box on the left side of your webinar screen • Questions will be answered in the order they are received. We will do our best to answer all of your questions in the time we have.

15. Resources • Materials on supporting people with disabilities in relationships are available here: www.hsri.org/project/north-carolina-relationships-initiative/overview/ncri-materials • If you have a Facebook account, join an online discussion group just for you. Search for the North Carolina Relationships Initiative page on Facebook, or follow one of the links below. • Link to discussion group for People with Disabilities: www.facebook.com/groups/160631030673714 • Link to discussion group for Parents/Providers/Professionals: www.facebook.com/groups/242994709045005

16. Questions about the North Carolina Relationships Initiative? Contact Jaime Daignault503-924-3783 x 14jdaignault@hsri.org