Making Connections: Building Bridges to Community Life

Overview:

Paying attention to a person’s community life is a fundamental part of our work. Many people served in our system are lonely or disconnected. Through real stories this session explores strategies for making connections and building relationships, the barriers to community connecting, and how we can make and keep a commitment to the important work of community building when there are so many other issues that seem urgent.

Peter Leidy has been learning from elders and people with disabilities since 1983.  After working for Options in Community Living here in Dane County for 19 years, Peter now conducts workshops and consults with individuals, families, and teams in areas such as personalized supports, building community relationships, stress reduction, improving workplace communication, advocacy, and supporting and valuing direct support professionals.  Peter also writes and sings songs about life inside and outside the human service system. www.peterleidy.com