It is an indubitable fact that real, meaningful work enriches our lives in many ways. Contributing our gifts and talents, friendships, personal and professional growth, social status, and reputation are all potential benefits that are gained from having valued work. People with significant developmental disabilities or psychosocial disabilities, however, have been deprived of work and employment opportunities. New ideas and new ways of thinking are helping us learn to embrace people with disability in the workforce, and this is an exciting area where change is brewing.

Mindsets are powerful shapers of action – our mindsets govern what we see, what we perceive, and how we respond to the world around us and the people we encounter. Intended for those with some exposure to Social Role Valorization, this workshop will examine the power of mindsets, and the sorts of strategies that might […]