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John K. Pearce
Fall Training Conference 2008

DIFFERENT LIKE ME:
Learning from the Experts

Pre- Conference Community Presentation
Viewing of Including Samuel
Coffee and conversations with:

Keith Jones, Lisa Halpern, and Barry Fogel, MD
October 23, 2008 7-9pm
Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center

2 CEUs
Registration Still Open
Sponsored by Objective Quest Corporation
and the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center


Conference
(Conference Registration has closed)
October 24 and 25, 2008
at Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown
Each day of the conference there will be 7 credits for psychologists and 7.5 credits for all others attending.

Cost of the Conference: $225 and registration ends on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.

Sponsored by Comcast, The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, and the Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank

"Comcast is committed to investing in the communities we serve," said Tom Coughlin, Vice President of Comcast's Southeastern Massachusetts Region. "Martha's Vineyard Community Services is making great strides in raising awareness of physical and mental health issues, and we are proud to support an initiative that is making such a positive impact on the Island community."

MVCS Staff: No Charge

Who should attend: Medical, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, religious and education professionals, interested community members

Conference Mission:

The mission of the MVCS John K. Pearce Fall Conference is to present an opportunity for Island professionals to learn more effective ways to expand and enhance the linkages between services and envision new ways to provide integrated services that will support individuals and families. The focus for 2008 is to engage the Vineyard community in efforts to increase awareness, break down barriers, decrease stigma, and provide appropriate person/family-centered services and supports to better serve the Island community.

Different Like Me: Learning from the Experts offers presentations by successful people who have personally experienced a disability or issue that could affect any one of us. Presentations and workshops will provide participants the opportunity to learn directly from experts who have been impacted by: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, sexual assault, domestic violence and cultural differences.

Attendees will gain understanding of the experiences of people affected by differences and disabilities, and knowledge of how to best provide services and supports for inclusion of all people, enriching the entire community.


For additional information, contact Mary Jean Connelly, Martha's Vineyard Community Services at 508-693-7900 x267.


 

 

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