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Monthly Archives: January 2012
The (Un)conference starts here!
This is the space where, were this a traditional conference, you would find an agenda, the names of presenters and descriptions of their sessions. We don’t have any of that stuff. All we have is you and the other people who might … Continue reading
What difference will it make?
Have you ever attended a conference or meeting and found yourself energized by the ideas in circulation or the potential for finding solutions to longstanding problems? Have you ever left such an event determined to use information gained there to … Continue reading
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Tagged developmental disability, disability, intellectual disability, unconference
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Building a session: Example one
If you don’t have experience presenting or leading or even attending conference sessions, you may be wondering what your participation will look like. Don’t worry, no one will be required to present anything. Think of this more as a series … Continue reading
LGBT Elders and Long Term Care
In thinking about sexuality among people with disabilities it’s important to consider all sexual orientations. It’s often assumed the disabled, elderly, and the very young are heterosexual. For service providers and families this heterosexist attitude can remain intact until it … Continue reading
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Preparing for the (Un)conference: Introduction to Open Space
The agenda is a blank wall. The ideal participants are whichever people show up. No one, including the event organizer, knows exactly what will be discussed or who will lead sessions. This is not the typical conference, but something called … Continue reading
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Tagged disability, open space, Preparing for the unconference, sexuality, unconference
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Preparing for the (Un)conference: The basics of unconferencing
Maybe you are interested in our general topic, but wary of the unconference format. You want to know what will be expected of you and what information or materials you might need to bring. Or you wonder how in the world … Continue reading
Preparing for the (Un)conference: BYOT
Bring your own topic! Unlike a traditional conference, the unconference format depends upon all participants to create the day’s content. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, and it is a good idea to come prepared with … Continue reading
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Tagged disability, disability and sexuality, Preparing for the unconference, sexuality, unconference
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Preparing for the (Un)conference: Who should attend?
Who should attend Undressing Normal? People with intellectual and other developmental disabilites and people regarded as having disabilities. Direct support staff for people with disabilities. Directors and staff of agencies charged with supporting people with disabilities. Educators, administrators, psychologists, social … Continue reading
Undressing Normal (Un)conference to be held February 10, 2012 in Lexington
Please join us for a series of discussions on sexuality and people who are considered to have disabilities. The unconference will take place at the Clarion on Newtown Pike in Lexington Kentucky. We will start at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 10, … Continue reading
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