Life Works Spring Newsletter

Life Works Newsletter #4

Free Movie Night

Please join us tomorrow night for our free movie event, the last one of the year! We are showing My Left Foot...



Bring whatever makes you comfortable: snacks, pillows, blanket, and/or chair.
More details on our FaceBook Page
Hope to see you there!

Free Self-Defense Class for people with disabilities

 Jing Shen Kuoshu: Martial Science & Functional Fitness is hosting an Adaptive Self Defense Clinic on November 19th, 2011 (9am-11pm).  They are working with the Challenged Athlete Foundation, Operation Rebound, the Wounded Warriors Program, and a number of local adaptive and rehabilitative organizations in San Diego to provide this FREE Self Defense Clinic - for one day only.

   They will be hosting the free training at the new Deni & Jeff Jacob Challenged Athlete Center in San Diego. This is a highly recommended clinic and everyone is invited to participate. Please contact Alison Fugate, the Director of Operations at 760-212-9358 for more information. 

Free movie night, this Wednesday at Workx Office!

People First!

 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What 5 people can help you get there? 

A P.A.T.H. is a critical tool we offer to any individual or business to help identify your dreams, and get you on the path towards making that a reality.  Consultations of this type are available to anyone, regardless of your gender, age, or social status. We agree with putting people first, and disabilities second which is why we like to support self-advocacy with training.

These images are long overdue, but are a few photos from the People First Conference this year, which took place at the San Diego Marriott in early May. Life Works supported the event as a participant in the Vendor Fair, offering information about our services, including the P.A.T.H.  to people who may be interested in getting that ball rolling or specifically living independently in the future.  

People First® is the oldest and best known self advocacy organization run BY and FOR people with developmental disabilities in the world. People First Conferences and conventions happen annually to keep people with disabilities enthused about self-advocacy and is also a resource to professionals in the developmental disabilities service system in providing the general community with education on subjects useful and beneficial to people with developmental disabilities.

 Jacob and Justin at the People First booth

 Jamie shows off her wedding ring... dreams can come true, and this couple is proof!

 

Stormy Miller with a participant on the Board at the SDRC

 Justin and his girlfriend taking a break before the next break out session

For more information on P.A.T.H.'s or the services we offer to anyone, contact us!

For more information on People First of California, visit their website

Save the Date: Saturday April 2nd

"WRETCHES & JABBERERS" In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society has partnered with AMC Theaters for a national theatrical showing of this feature documentary San Diego Showing:  Mission Valley AMC Theaters  Saturday, April 2 at 12pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WRETCHES & JABBERERS is a poignant narrative directed by Academy Award® winner  Gerardine Wurzburg that follows two men with autism, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette,  who embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability, intelligence and communication.   A sentimental story about personal struggle that rings with intelligence, humor, hope and courage,  WRETCHES & JABBERERS is about the life-sustaining power of relationships - the personal connections  that people make through communication. "AMC's exclusive release of WRETCHES & JABBERERS speaks to people with autism in their lives  and raises the awareness of those not familiar with this condition," said Gerry Lopez, CEO and president  of AMC.  The movie is the latest documentary by Wurzburg who won the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary  Short Subject for her film EDUCATING PETER and was again nominated in 2005 for AUTISM IS A WORLD. "We are thrilled to partner with AMC Theatres and the Autism Society and be part of the call to action  for the full inclusion of adults with autism in their communities," said Wurzburg.  "Tracy and Larry's journey allowed us to portray the global face of autism, and now audiences across the  United States will be able share in their story and better understand adults whose lives are affected by autism." This is a film not to be missed.   Purchase tickets now and plan to be there on April 2.   Purchase Tickets Now! The tickets make a great gift for family, friends, teachers,  caregivers to show your appreciation and in celebration of autism awareness month.  Enter the date of April 2 for ticket purchase.  AMC Mission Valley Tickets View the Trailer Contact phone: 858-715-0678

Norman is only 2 days away!

Norman Kunc and Emma Van Der Klift will conduct two workshops titled “The Right to be Disabled” and “Baking a Cake in a Washing Machine” this Friday, March 4th, 2011 from 10:00 am - 2:30pm at the University of San Diego.

In a humorous, fast-paced, thought-provoking presentation, Norman Kunc (pronounced Koonz) and Emma Van Der Klift will use their own personal experiences to challenge the commonly held assumption that individuals with disabilities are deficient. They maintain, instead, that physical and mental disabilities reflect the diversity of the human community. A second  workshop will examine many of the problems which seem endemic to human service agencies and suggest that they arise because we are trying to meet the needs of people within an organizational structure that was never intended to be used for people.

Kunc is a renowned speaker and has delivered keynote addresses on inclusive education and other disability rights issues throughout the world. Born with cerebral palsy, he attended a segregated school until grade seven. He was integrated into a regular high school and went on to university where he received a master’s degree in family therapy.

This event is supported by Life Works Supported Living Services, Networx Supported living Services, Creative Support Alternatives and University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Science-Autism Institute.

This event is $50 per person, accessible, and open to the public. We do accept payment at the door, however we strongly suggest you register today!