Events

Introduction to Social Role Valorization

Bongiorno Conference Center 430 Union Hall Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

This intensive workshop presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles, which serves as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. People wishing to understand the life experiences of people they support and the implications of those life experiences, and those who are committed to working toward making life better for others are encouraged to attend.

The Power of Roles

Online

This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

HACC 1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Support Susquehanna Service Dogs in the Highmark Walk, one step at a time! When you #WalkforSSD, you help Susquehanna Service Dogs raise, train, and place life-changing assistance dogs. One hundred […]

The Power of Roles

Online

This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.

On a Role: Practical Aspects of Role Theory

Zoom Online Platform

For those with some knowledge of Social Role Valorization principles and who are hungry for how to help people move into valued roles, this workshop is for you.

The All-India SRV Leadership Group Rally

Zoom Online Platform

IASRV Members unite! We are thrilled to call together all Grads from 1.0 - 4.0 for building our fellowship, strengthening our community of practice, and remembering the ideas that both power us up and shake us up. You are invited to the 2023 SRV Rally, a three-hour session on Zoom, with plenty of chances to freshen up your SRV connections and feel the vitality of our movement.