A workshop on alternative communication

A workshop on alternative communication that will inspire you

When a person has a speech disability it's easy to assume they have nothing to say.  We parents know differently. 

We learn to understand their quirky little ways of communicating such as the sideways glance at the fridge that means hungry.

It's hard to get to know your family member without some kind of language.  It's also very hard for your family member to

connect with other people and make friends if they have no way of communicating.

So we try to help our children learn to use alternative methods of communication. 

It's often hard work and progress is slow.  It's easy to give up.

We want to inspire you to keep working on helping your child

to communicate.

Thomas Banks is professional speaker who educates communities about communicating with people who have disabilities. He has cerebral palsy and uses alternative communication. Be inspired by his story and learn to be a good communication partner.

Sheree Henley is a parent of a teenager learning to communicate with PODD.  She is also the founder of Chatterbox, a social group for families and others interested in learning about alternative communication.  She will share her journey with you and give you tips on how to keep going and get other communication partners involved – teachers, friends, neighbours, after school care etc.

When: Sunday August 10

Time: 10am to 1pm

Where: Hartley Lifecare, 6 Hodgson Place, Pearce

Who should attend?: Parents, carers, support workers, therapists, teachers and community members interested in

supporting people with communication disabilities to use alternative communication.

Cost: Families $25 per family – limit of 3 people per family
Professionals – support workers, therapists, teachers - $50

This workshop will cover:

·           Thomas's journey to becoming an alternative communication user

·           The importance of modelling using alternative communication methods with your child

·           How to be an effective communication partner

·           Helping others to help your family member to communicate

More information:  Sheree Henley 0407305739 sheree@microboardscanberra.org.au

Workshop Registration

First Name
Last Name
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Email Address
Postal Address
I am a	☐  Parent/carer of a person with a disability ☐  A person with a disability ☐  Service provider staff member ☐  Government agency staff member ☐  Community member interested in supporting people with a disability
Families may bring up to 3 people. They may be people that support you, help you care for a person with a disability, circle of support members, family or friends interested in supporting you.		☐1 ☐2 ☐3
Do you or your guests have any special accessibility requirements?

Payment Amount

☐   $25 - Person with disability or family member (additional family members and guests are free)

☐   $50 - Professionals

How will you pay?

☐   Internet transfer (BSB: 012984 Account No: 2491 01085   Reference – please include your name as a reference when paying by Internet Transfer. 

☐   Cash – if paying by cash please pay in person at Hartley Lifecare – do not post cash – address below.

☐   Cheque - please make payable to Hartley Lifecare – address below.

☐   Visa - please call Hartley Lifecare on (02) 6282 4411 to pay over phone

☐   Mastercard please call Hartley Lifecare on (02) 6282 4411 to pay over phone

Returning your registration form

By email: enquiries@hartley.org.au | By Fax: (02) 6282 5444 | By Post or in person Hartley Lifecare 6 Hodgson Place Pearce ACT 2607

 

Sponsored by Community Connections | Supported by Hartley Lifecare