Claiming Full Citizenship 2015 International Conference, October 15 – 17, 2015, Vancouver BC, Canada
“This conference is an opportunity for self-advocates, families, and professionals to share the creative ways that individualized funding can be used and I am so excited at the prospect of learning from others.” – Parent in Victoria, BC, Canada
Come be part of this international movement for transformative social change
With the passage of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, self-determination, personalization and individualized funding initiatives have a new foundation upon which to build. In countries all over the world, these initiatives are transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Like the shift from institutions to community services, these initiatives are a momentous step forward in assisting people with disabilities and seniors achieve meaningful and rewarding lives as full citizens.
At this conference, an international gathering of researchers, policy makers, government representatives, service providers, agency administrators, as well as advocates and allies from the community living, independent living, and seniors sectors, will be coming together to:
Share lessons learned and create a road map for the effective implementation of self-determination, personalization, individualized funding and supported decision making initiatives
Hear stories of the transformative power that these initiatives have had on the lives of people with disabilities
Foster cooperative networks across jurisdictions, sectors and interests that will continue after the conference