Social Role Valorization Workshop
WHAT IS SOCIAL ROLE VALORIZATION? The theory of Social Role Valorization (SRV) grew out of what many people know as “normalization.” This introductory workshop to SRV will present (a) the common life experiences of people who are marginalized and devalued in our society, and (b) SRV as a way to address some of these experiences in order to support people to become valued members of the community.
THE WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO:
• Reflect on devaluation and how it affects the lives of people who are at risk.
• Learn about the concept of SRV which is an organized way of addressing devaluation (both in one’s personal and work life).
• Have an opportunity to examine personal values and commitments to people who are devalued and to be renewed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone who seriously desires a deeper understanding of the common life experiences of persons who are devalued and desires to work to make life better for such persons, e.g., human service workers, people with disabilities, advocates, and family members.
WORKSHOP LEADER The workshop will be presented by Darcy Elks, M.A. Darcy has been involved with persons who are societally devalued for many years and has worked throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. She has worked in a variety of human services, conducted many training events, evaluated services, and has been a consultant to programs that are striving for quality. As well, Darcy has been an advocate for persons with disabilities. She is a mother of three children, one of whom has a disability.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE WORKSHOP BE HELD? The Social Role Valorization workshop will be held on May 19, 20 & 21, 2015 at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 5000 St. Paul Ave., Lincoln, NE.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ATTEND? Attendees will be charged a $250.00 workshop registration fee.
IS ATTENDANCE LIMITED? Attendance at the Social Role Valorization workshop will be limited to 50 attendees. To ensure a spot, register early. The registration deadline is May 8, 2015.
FULL PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED Participants should arrive well-rested and plan to be free of outside commitments for this workshop. If you register to attend, please plan on attending required discussion and work sessions lasting into early evening.
LODGING INFORMATION Participants are responsible for making their own lodging reservations. The registration fee does not cover lodging costs. The New Victorian Suites is located in close proximity to the College and a block of rooms are guaranteed for a discounted price at a first come/first served basis. Just ask for the “Disability Rights Nebraska rate” when you call to reserve your room. Reservations can be made at: (402) 464-4400. Please note that the cutoff date for the discounted rate is April 18, 2015, so if you would like to take advantage of the discount please book your room as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS If you have any questions regarding Social Role Valorization, contact Dianne DeLair (dianne@drne.org), John Murphy (john@drne.org) or Jennifer Monjaras (jennifer@drne.org) at Disability Rights Nebraska, 402-474-3183 or 800-422-6691.
