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Promoting Relationship Building by Quashing Stereotypes
Laura Viscardis conducts a short workshop presentation called, “All About Me.” Laura would be pleased to make this presentation for people interested in promoting the inclusion of people who live with disabilities. The purpose of this presentation is: 1. To help break down stereotypes related to individuals who have intellectual disabilities; to help people see that individuals who live with intellectual disabilities have hopes and dreams and goals and aspirations the same as most people. 2. To help people see past DIS-ability, to see A-bility. 3. To help people understand the importance of appropriate individualized support and reciprocal relationships for people who live with intellectual disabilities; to see that anything is possible when strong relationships and appropriate supports are in place. 4. To help open people’s minds to the possibilities of inclusion and citizenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Best suited to an audience of about 30-50 people, this interactive presentation has the following format: 1. Video Introduction – approximately five minutes 2. Prepared oral/PowerPoint presentation – approximately seven minutes 3. Informal description of display photographs – approximately seven minutes 4. Videos – Laura has three video documentaries, made by her brother, approximately 15 minutes each 5. Question Period – approximately 20 minutes Laura brings dozens of photographs that illustrate her involvement in her community. Much of her presentation depends on her audience viewing these photographs, and on interactive discussion about them. A post presentation introspection guide may also be provided. . .
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Contact Viscardis & Associates to book a presentation. Please provide the following information: 1. Date and Time: Every effort will be made to accommodate requests. 2. Place: Laura currently prefers to make presentations in the Peterborough area. She prefers intimate, informal settings, although she does enjoy larger settings as long as she has access to a microphone. 3. Audience: Laura prefers to speak to groups of individuals who are prepared to ask her questions. Providing her with details about the number of people and who they are (students, educators, or service providers) helps her to prepare. 4. Technical Support: Laura is frequently difficult to hear. Please let us know if you have access to a microphone. Also, please let us know if you have access to a TV and DVD player, or preferably a lap top computer and projection equipment.
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Penny Rochetta ABOUT LAURA VISCARDIS Laura Viscardis was diagnosed at a very young age with an intellectual disability. Laura lives with chronic, heightened anxiety related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. This, plus the need for individualized supports and meaningful relationships, is the challenge that has made the most significant impact on her life. At the age of 10, Laura began to articulate her dream of being a teacher. Ever since, she has consistently expressed her interest in teaching. Laura left high school in 2002 at the age of 17, and with the support of her team, she began to fulfill her dream. She enjoys telling people about her interests and capabilities, and, in doing so, opening people’s minds to the possibilities of inclusion and citizenship. She is now a “teacher.” Laura has made presentations to students and educators, both elementary and secondary, to service providers and to corporations. Laura lives in Peterborough, in her own apartment, adjacent to her parents’ home.
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