The Nebraska Statewide Disability Leadership Training Seminar Series will be held virtually on Dec. 11-12 and 18-19.
The four-session training seminar is aimed at persons with disabilities, family members, concerned citizens and professionals who are interested in promoting the best outcomes for individuals with disabilities and their families in Nebraska.
“In order to create successful opportunities for people with disabilities in our communities, we need informed stakeholders,” said project director Mark Smith, assistant professor at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. “This seminar promotes increased awareness of the issues facing those who are impacted by disabilities.”
The seminar will provide leadership and advocacy training regarding systems of services and supports to individuals with disabilities and their families, including philosophical tenets, current systems, opportunities for leadership, systems change strategies and planning.
Participants will receive support at the seminar and beyond on developing advocacy plans, building and supporting state and local coalitions with the goal of improving services and systems for individuals with disabilities.
The training runs 12:30-5 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 18, and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 19.
There is no cost for the training. Travel and related expense support is available for individuals with disabilities and family members.
Speakers include:
- Eric Evans, Ph.D., executive director, Disability Rights Nebraska
- Brad Meurrens, public policy director, Disability Rights Nebraska
- Edison McDonald, executive director, Arc of Nebraska
- Janet Miller adult services associate, Munroe-Meyer Institute
- Jenn Miller, outreach coordinator, PTI-Nebraska
- Jennifer Hansen, parent resource coordinator, Munroe-Meyer Institute
- Kathy Hoell, director, Statewide Independent Living Council
- Mark Smith, assistant professor, Munroe-Meyer Institute
- Mary Angus, support coordinator, Munroe-Meyer Institute
To register, click the link on the corresponding day:
For assistance in registering or questions, contact Mark Smith at 402-559-5744 or via email.
The project has been funded by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities.