Conversational Lunch: Who Will Care? The Caregiver Crisis

Date & Time:
November 20, 2008
12- 1:30 PM

Location: 
The Council (new location)
1151 South Fourth Street
(Parking at the corner of Fourth and St. Catherine- just a hope skip and a jump to the new office)
Louisville, 40203

Topic: Who Will Care? The Caregiver Crisis
DSPs are one of the fastest growing positions in the American workforce. Challenges faced by DSPs have led to high turnover and ongoing vacancies among DSPs. A grassroots effort is continuing on behalf of DSPs. United Cerebral Palsy, and ANCOR manages a multi-faceted national advocacy campaign that seeks public support to obtain the resources to recruit, train, and retain a stable, qualified support processional workforce that will in turn, enhance and promote community living and enrich the lives of Americans with disabilities. Come hear more and find out what is happening in Kentucky and Indiana.

REGISTRATION: Please call 584-1239, ext.15 to make reservations today! Voice mail reservations can be made. In addition, leave a number that you can be reached at during the workweek. We need to know that you are coming so that we can order the correct amount of food!

LECTURE SERIES: Can We All Just Get Along (at Work)?

Date & Time:
November 12. 2008
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: 
The Council (new location)
1151 South Fourth Street
(Parking at the corner of Fourth and St. Catherine- just a hope skip and a jump to the new office)
Louisville, 40203

Title:
Can We All Just Get Along (at Work)?

Brought back by popular demand. This session offers ways for employees to build a peaceful work environment by understanding differences among staff members and steps to handle interpersonal difference using conflict resolution strategies. This is essential for all employees who are working on any team. This session would also be of value to front line managers.

Speaker:
Beth C Richardson

Beth is the Director of Training and Leadership with the Council on Mental Retardation and the Training Coordinator for SPEAK.  Beth began her career working as a direct support professional in a state institution pre” institutional” reform followed by over 30 years of experience working with people with disabilities and their families, direct support professionals and other professional and management level employees. Before coming to the CMR, Beth worked as a CEO to several non-profits that provided services and supports to people with disabilities in Ohio and Kentucky.

REGISTRATION: E-mail registrations are accepted by sending them to brichardson@councilonmr.org. Or call 584-1239, ext. 207 Voice mail reservations can also be made. Please leave a number that you can be reached at during the workweek incase there are changes that effect the lecture.