{"id":65335,"date":"2019-06-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/06\/21\/registration-is-open-for-the-nebraska-statewide-disability-leadership-training\/"},"modified":"2022-08-22T17:20:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T22:20:55","slug":"registration-is-open-for-the-nebraska-statewide-disability-leadership-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2019\/06\/21\/registration-is-open-for-the-nebraska-statewide-disability-leadership-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration is open for the Nebraska Statewide Disability Leadership Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p>The Nebraska Statewide Disability Leadership Training Seminar Series will be held June 28 and 29 at the Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center, 701 East Benjamin Ave., Norfolk.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe two-day training seminar is aimed at persons with disabilities, family members, concerned citizens and professionals who are interested in promoting the best outcomes for individuals with disabilities and their families in Nebraska. The training was originally scheduled for May but was postponed.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&#8220;In order to create successful opportunities for people with disabilities in our communities, we need informed stakeholders,&#8221; said project director Mark Smith, assistant professor at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. &#8220;This seminar promotes constructive dialogue between policy makers, professionals and those who are impacted by disabilities. An informed constituency is a more effective and engaged constituency.&#8221;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe seminar will provide leadership and advocacy training regarding systems of services and supports to individuals with disabilities and their families, including philosophical tenets, current systems, opportunities for leadership, systems change strategies, and planning.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nParticipants will receive support at the seminar and beyond on developing advocacy plans, building and supporting state and local coalitions with the goal of improving services and systems for individuals with disabilities.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe seminar runs 8 a.m-5 p.m. both days.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThere is no cost for the training. Travel and related expense support is available for individuals with disabilities and family members.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nSpeakers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eric Evans, Ph.D., executive director, Disability Rights Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Brad Meurrens, public policy director, Disability Rights Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Edison McDonald, executive director, Arc of Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Janet Miller, respite and adult services associate, Munroe-Meyer Institute<\/li>\n<li>Jenn Miller, outreach coordinator, PTI-Nebraska<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Hansen, parent resource coordinator, Munroe-Meyer Institute<\/li>\n<li>Ms. Kathy Hoell, director, Statewide Independent Living Council<\/li>\n<li>Mark Smith, assistant professor, Munroe-Meyer Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Register on Eventbrite at <a href=\"https:\/\/disability-leadership-seminar-norfolk.eventbrite.com\">https:\/\/disability-leadership-seminar-norfolk.eventbrite.com<\/a> .<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nIf you need any assistance in registering or have questions, contact Mark Smith at 402-559-5744 or <a href=\"mailto:msmitha@unmc.edu\">msmitha@unmc.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe project has been funded by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. 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