As part of our ongoing mission to empower Independent Facilitators, Advocates, and Parents of Regional Center consumers, we're thrilled to bring you this inspirational weekly series.
The purpose of the Success Story Saturday Series is to highlight the triumphs and challenges of those working within the Self-Determination Program, to foster a sense of unity, and to provide a platform for learning from shared experiences. We believe that there's a wealth of knowledge in every story and that your journey can inspire others in our community.
Once a month, we will be spotlighting the success story of a different member. This feature could take the form of a video interview, a written account, or a podcast-style conversation. Each narrative will underscore the person's journey, the hurdles they've overcome, and the significant impact they've made as an independent facilitator.
Following each success story, we'll break down the crucial lessons learned and discuss their broader applications. This way, you can directly see how insights gleaned from others' experiences can help you in your own unique situation.
We're fostering an environment of mutual support and peer learning. We want to hear your success stories, and we want you to share your experiences with the weekly assignments. As we uplift each other through shared narratives and collective wisdom, we build a stronger, more resilient community of Independent Facilitators, Advocates, and Parents.
Join us every Saturday for a dose of inspiration, practical knowledge, and a sense of connectedness. Here's to growing and thriving together in our journey to provide meaningful support for the Regional Center consumers we serve.
Dear Members,
We're thrilled to introduce you to the upcoming Success Story Saturday Presentation Series!
Each week, we'll be exploring a new topic essential to your work, starting from understanding the basics to more complex concepts. These sessions will provide knowledge and techniques that you can use to help your clients in their journey towards self-determination. We believe that with these resources, you will not only improve your abilities but also contribute to increasing successful self-determination stories in our community.
Here's a sneak peek into our weekly plan from August to December 2023:
August 5, 2023 - Goal Setting. Purpose: Introduction to goal setting for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Learn how to set measurable and achievable goals to help your clients progress in their journey.
August 12, 19, 26, 2023 - Goal Setting Deep Dive. Purpose: Continuing with goal setting, these weeks are for sharing strategies, success stories, and community experiences about setting and achieving goals.
September 2, 2023 - Identifying Strengths. Purpose: Introduction to identifying strengths of individuals with disabilities. Gain knowledge on how to harness these strengths to help your clients thrive.
September 9, 16, 23, 2023 - Strengths Deep Dive. Purpose: Further discussions, success stories, and shared experiences about identifying and harnessing strengths.
October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 - Building a Support Network. Purpose: Understand the importance of a support network and learn how to connect your clients with community resources.
November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 - Understanding Rights. Purpose: Learn about the rights of individuals with disabilities and how to advocate for them.
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023 - Creating a Personalized Plan. Purpose: Introduction and further exploration of creating personalized support plans tailored to the needs of each individual.
We look forward to you joining us in this series. Each Saturday brings a new opportunity for growth, learning, and connection. Together, let's empower more individuals in our community to live the life of their choice through self-determination.
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