Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 The Learning Together Workshop Series Presents… “WHEN HELP HURTS” Friendship, Benevolence & the Politics of Help Presenter: Norman Kunc, public speaker, writer, scholar & advocate Monday – June 18, 2012 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM The City of North Richland Hills Public Library 9015 Grand Avenue N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 Individuals who live life with a disability need respectful support and authentic relationships if they are to become valued members of our classrooms and communities. Unfortunately, well-intended but misguided benevolence often contaminates support and friendship with paternalism and patronization. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! Norm will examine benevolence in its various forms and offer some ideas on how to provide dignified assistance and foster genuine connections in the community. He will also share invaluable life lessons that individuals who have a disability have known for years: · The usual way of doing things invariably can often be the most expensive and least effective · Unsolicited help is rarely relevant and frequently less appreciated · The quickest way to make yourself feel inadequate is to compare yourself to other people… · And many more SPACE IS LIMITED! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. To register: call or Email arcnetc@... For more information, please refer to the attached flyer. 1 of 1 File(s) WHEN HELP HURTS - F.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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