Down Syndrome Ireland Kerry Branch Conference on Intellectual Disability with Dave Hingsburger

1. Down Syndrome Ireland : Mission Statement People experience many great things and also face many challenges throughout their lives. People with Down syndrome are no different, but may need a little extra help and support along the way. Down Syndrome Ireland's goal is to help people with Down syndrome make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way. The ultimate objective is the integration of people with DS into the community with full citizen’s rights as laid down in European Union directives and the United Nations charter. Kerry Branch DSI We have over 170 members of all ages throughout the county. DSI Kerry provides speech therapy and occupational therapy to supplement inadequate state provision. We provide training and advice to professionals. We organise social and sporting events for members as well as seasonal employment for young people. We receive no state support and all activities and services depend on the contributions of members and the generosity of the public. downsyndromekerry@hotmail.com Down Syndrome Ireland Kerry Branch Conference on Intellectual Disability with Dave Hingsburger Belonging, Rights, Success, Happiness , Self-Esteem, Life skills 15 – 16 November 2010 Malton Hotel, Killarney (beside train and bus station) downsyndromekerry@hotmail.com www.downsyndromekerry.ie Booking Form Name Address Organisation Role Mobile / Telephone: Email: Please tick session(s) you wish to attend Monday am ⃝ Monday pm ⃝ Tuesday am ⃝ Tuesday pm ⃝ --------------------------------------------------------------- Please return booking form by 10 November 2010 to : Secretary Kerry Branch DSI, 9 Ashe St., Tralee, Co. Kerry. Please include payment where appropriate. Cheques payable to Kerry Branch DSI. Receipts issued on request. For more information downsyndromekerry@hotmail.com or 087 2982850

2. Tuesday 16 November 10 – 12.30 Topics : rights, self concept, sexual abuse prevention, anti-bullying This workshop is specifically for adults with an intellectual disability only There is no charge for this workshop which is limited to the first 50 people who book. 14.30 – 17.00 Topics : rights, self concept , sexual abuse prevention, anti-bullying This workshop is specifically for adolescents with an intellectual disability only There is no charge for this workshop which is limited to the first 50 people who book. Dave Hingsburger Dave Hingsburger works providing direct service to people with intellectual disabilities. He is the Director of Clinical and Educational Services for Vita Community Living Services and a primary consultant for the Sexuality Clinic at York Simcoe Behaviour Management Services. Dave also works in private practice as a consultant for schools, parents and agencies in a variety of areas regarding service provision to people with intellectual disabilities, focusing primarily on problematic sexual behaviour, understanding problem behaviour and abuse prevention. Dave has published over 30 books, has lost count of the number of articles he has had published in magazines, newspapers and journals. He has appeared a number of times on television as a “talking head” regarding disability issues. Dave wrote and narrated the controversial radio documentary “Life, Death and Disability” for the CBC. Dave lectures extensively. He has given keynote presentations nationally and internationally. Educationally, Dave earned his B.A. in psychology at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, a certificate in Human Relations from Ryerson in Toronto, and his M.Ed. from the University of Toronto. In the fall of 2009, Dave was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. www.davehingsburger.blogspot.com Programme Monday 15 November 10 – 12.30 Topics : self concept, communication, behavioural approaches, sexuality This workshop is aimed at family members (parents, guardians, adult siblings) of people with an intellectual disability There is €15 charge for this workshop 14.30 – 17.00 Topics : communication, rights, self concept, behavioural approaches, ring of safety This workshop is aimed at all professionals who work with people with an intellectual disability There is €15 charge for this workshop