In this informative and motivational session with Dr. Tom Pomeranz, service providers will be introduced to a world in which all people are allowed to have a valued life. Tom’s maxim “an institution is not a place, it is a state of mind” is the springboard for this session.
Tom introduces the concept of “disabilityism” explaining how one’s behavior may unwittingly cause one to behave in a discriminatory manner. To prevent the insidious behavior of the disabilitist, Tom discusses a variety of tools – “new ways of behaving” that may be exercised to support others in empowering the quality of their lives. The Universal Enhancement tools of smiling, giving, sharing of affect, humor and offering options are but a few of the tools detailed. This inspiring and motivating presentation explains the importance in utilizing universal language, and helping individuals develop valued relationships.
Tom provides participants with specific examples of words and phrases that are considered sensitive and respectful of one as a person not someone characterized by their disability. He will also provide attendees with a Litmus Test that can be utilized to determine whether an individual has a life of meaning and value.
Provided by: Tom Pomeranz, Ed.D.
Brookside Country Club
1133 Rosemont Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
California law and regulation requires that regional centers display on their Web sites information about the dollar value of services they purchase for clients. These data (called "purchase of service" or "POS" data) must be reported separately by clients' ethnic/racial group, langauge and diagnosis.
¿Cuáles son sus necesidades de servicio actuales? ¡Responda la encuesta y avísenos!
Lanterman is seeking your feedback and assistance in completing a short survey so we can better understand the current service needs. This survey is for our community to complete, including clients, family members, service providers or community partners. Thank you in advance for your time!
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Lanterman busca sus comentarios y ayuda para completar una breve encuesta para que podamos comprender mejor las necesidades actuales del servicio. Esta encuesta es para que la complete nuestra comunidad, incluidos los clientes, los miembros de la familia, los proveedores de servicios o los socios comunitarios. ¡Gracias de antemano por su tiempo!
Regional centers must post information regarding how providers are doing with ensuring individuals served are part of their communities (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4519.2(b)). This information is to be updated at least every six months until DDS has determined that statewide compliance has been met.
El Internet está inundado de información y recursos sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) desde el nivel federal hasta el estatal y local. Comenzamos esta página para compartir algunos de los recursos e información que encontramos más útiles y accesibles, además de compartir información específica para Lanterman sobre cualquier efecto que esto tenga en nuestras operaciones, nuestros proveedores de servicios y la comunidad en general.
The Internet is awash in info and resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the federal to the state and local levels. We're starting this page to share some of the resources and info we found most helpful and accessible, plus to share information specific to Lanterman about any effects this is having on our operations, our service providers and community as a whole.
