Explore key topics about inclusive living in eight video-based learning sessions on your own pace, hear from families' real-life experiences and benefit from additional resources.
Go directly to the Online SessionsJump straight to Session 1
To provide you with the best learning experience, each sessions comes with a bundle of information, real-life examples and small exercises. Feel free to jump from one to the other but we recommand to start with the video lesson to gain some basic knowledge first. To access the Online Sessions, you need to register for the In Conversation Series in general. Just contact us and you will be provided with all the information needed.
You wil be provided with useful background information and families will share their expertise and best practices from their lived experience.
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Topic-related exercises will help you reflecting on the session topics and easy-to-use templates
The In Conversation Series Family Booklets are filled with useful information and activities that families are using to create a good life for their family members.
In the first session we will look at the questions 'What does the Natural Authority of Families mean' and 'Why is it important to deepen our understanding around that'.
In the first session we will look at the questions 'What does the Natural Authority of Families mean' and 'Why is it important to deepen our understanding around that'.
Session 1 will be released on 26th of April, 2021
Go to session 1In the second session will will introduce you to social devalutation, mindsets and expectations and the impact of these in the lives of people with a disability.
Session 2 will be released on May 3rd, 2021
In this session we will look at community as a way of being with each other and how we can access the good things in life through valued roles.
Session 3 will be released on May 10th, 2021
We will look at what is a vision for a good life, why it is important.
Session 4 will be released on May 17th, 2021
We will look at what's important when it comes to planning and how to put your plan together.
Session 5 will be released on May 24th, 2021
We will look at what is self-direction and where things are at in Ireland. Also, what to keep in mind when you are advocacy for change.
Session 6 will be released on May 31st, 2021
We will look at right relationships and the difference between paid and freely given relationships, strategies for connection and belonging.
Session 7 will be released on June 7th, 2021
What is resilience, what keeps you strong and taking care of yourself.
Session 8 will be released on June 14th, 2021
In case you have any question or remarks, don't hesitate to contact us.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.We hope you got inspired by the session. Here you can find resources used to create the session and additional ones you might find helpful to deepen your understanding about the Natural Authority of Families.
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Download the booklet and read articles written by families reflecting on their lived experiences.
Read some short articles on Social Role Valorisation that we think might be helpful for you.
Judging others seems to be somewhat natural, right? A Harvard psychologist explains why this is in this article.
Deepen your understanding about the difference it makes to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed one. Go to the article
This bestselling book has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset by illustrating how our beliefs about our abilities exert tremendous influence on the path we take in life. Check it out
Carol Dweck is a pioneering researcher in the field of motivation. Watch her TedTalk about mindsets and the power of the word 'yet' (10 min)
Meg Sweeney, a parent, shares her powerful story that touches on some of the topics in this session. A must watch (17 min)
John McKnight talks about the question 'What to say to parents with a child labelled as having disabilities?' Watch his video on YouTube (5 min)
Jennie Fenton is a parent, a carer, a disability advocate and speaks about inclusion, belonging and the disability revolution. Watch her TedTalk (23 min)
Great ad made for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 that also illustrates the power of positive mindsets! Have a look at the ad on YouTube (2 min)
What do you think will happen when innocent couples want to take their seat in a movie theatre filled with bikers? This ad also shows the power of mindsets. Find it out on YouTube (1:30 min)
This website offers great tools that help you build a growth mindset within yourself. Check it out
Download the booklet and read articles written by families reflecting on their lived experiences.
Read some short articles on Social Role Valorisation that we think might be helpful for you.
Judging others seems to be somewhat natural, right? A Harvard psychologist explains why this is in this article.
Deepen your understanding about the difference it makes to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed one. Go to the article
This bestselling book has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset by illustrating how our beliefs about our abilities exert tremendous influence on the path we take in life. Check it out
Carol Dweck is a pioneering researcher in the field of motivation. Watch her TedTalk about mindsets and the power of the word 'yet' (10 min)
Meg Sweeney, a parent, shares her powerful story that touches on some of the topics in this session. A must watch (17 min)
John McKnight talks about the question 'What to say to parents with a child labelled as having disabilities?' Watch his video on YouTube (5 min)
Jennie Fenton is a parent, a carer, a disability advocate and speaks about inclusion, belonging and the disability revolution. Watch her TedTalk (23 min)
Great ad made for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 that also illustrates the power of positive mindsets! Have a look at the ad on YouTube (2 min)
What do you think will happen when innocent couples want to take their seat in a movie theatre filled with bikers? This ad also shows the power of mindsets. Find it out on YouTube (1:30 min)
Carol Dweck is a pioneering researcher in the field of motivation. Watch her TedTalk about mindsets and the power of the word 'yet' (10 min)
Meg Sweeney, a parent, shares her powerful story that touches on some of the topics in this session. A must watch (17 min)
John McKnight talks about the question 'What to say to parents with a child labelled as having disabilities?' Watch his video on YouTube (5 min)
Jennie Fenton is a parent, a carer, a disability advocate and speaks about inclusion, belonging and the disability revolution. Watch her TedTalk (23 min)
Great ad made for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 that also illustrates the power of positive mindsets! Have a look at the ad on YouTube (2 min)
What do you think will happen when innocent couples want to take their seat in a movie theatre filled with bikers? This ad also shows the power of mindsets. Find it out on YouTube (1:30 min)
Download the booklet and read articles written by families reflecting on their lived experiences.
Read some short articles on Social Role Valorisation that we think might be helpful for you.
Judging others seems to be somewhat natural, right? A Harvard psychologist explains why this is in this article.
Deepen your understanding about the difference it makes to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed one. Go to the article
This bestselling book has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset by illustrating how our beliefs about our abilities exert tremendous influence on the path we take in life. Check it out
Carol Dweck is a pioneering researcher in the field of motivation. Watch her TedTalk about mindsets and the power of the word 'yet' (10 min)
Meg Sweeney, a parent, shares her powerful story that touches on some of the topics in this session. A must watch (17 min)
John McKnight talks about the question 'What to say to parents with a child labelled as having disabilities?' Watch his video on YouTube (5 min)
Jennie Fenton is a parent, a carer, a disability advocate and speaks about inclusion, belonging and the disability revolution. Watch her TedTalk (23 min)
Great ad made for World Down Syndrome Day 2021 that also illustrates the power of positive mindsets! Have a look at the ad on YouTube (2 min)
What do you think will happen when innocent couples want to take their seat in a movie theatre filled with bikers? This ad also shows the power of mindsets. Find it out on YouTube (1:30 min)
This website offers great tools that help you build a growth mindset within yourself. Check it out
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