In this humorous and provocative training, Dr. Thomas Pomeranz discusses the importance of using Universal Language. Tom heightens the participant’s sensitivities to the impact of language in promoting respectful relationships. The evolution of slang references that devalue people is discussed. Numerous examples of insensitive language are presented with the Universal Language alternative. Tom emphasizes that the words and language that we use are a reflection of our belief system and it is upon these beliefs that we base our actions. Thus Tom helps the participants gain a new insight into their inner beliefs about people with disabilities by increasing their awareness of the words they use. Throughout the session, Tom provides attendees with strategies to master Universal Language as well as sensitively supporting others who struggle in using words of respect. It is the outcome of this session “that the words and language we use in talking about our friends - the words and language they use in talking about us”, will serve as the standard in how we speak to and about people with disabilities – providing support.
Cost: $10.00
Provided by: Dr. Tom Pomeranz
Lanterman Regional Center
3303 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Check in at 12:30 p.m.
Early Bird parking (before 10 a.m.) is available in adjacent/nearby lots for $5. Validated parking is unavailable.
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.
