March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Join the Council for weekly virtual office hours.
When? Each Friday from 03/01/24 – 03/22/24, see below for times
Where? Zoom
How? Register to attend (the link will be emailed to you)
March Office Hours Schedule
- Friday, March 1, 2024 (12:30p-2p) –
TOPIC: Join the Council
Learn how to join GCDD, another board, or council. Get tips on the Arkansas Boards & Commissions application process. Participate in discussion on what it takes to serve (time, effort, transportation, needed support, etc.) - Friday, March 8, 2024 (1p-2p) –
TOPIC: You’re Invited – What to Expect in a Council Meeting
Staff will extend an invitation to the GCDD quarterly meeting (March 14th). We will share information on “what to expect” in a board or council meeting (introduction to Roberts Rules of Order, examples of language you may encounter, etc.). - Friday, March 15, 2024 (1p-2p) –
TOPIC: Useful Planning Tools for Your Best Life-Your Way
An introduction to person-centered planning, including a discussion about using Charting the LifeCourse and other tools to increase self-determination through supported decision-making. - Friday, March 22, 2024 (1p-2p) –
TOPIC: The Great North American Eclipse
A discussion about the April 8 Eclipse and situational awareness (we will talk about the state expecting a large number of visitors, how our regular schedules may change for that week, etc.). Situational awareness is about knowing what is going on around a person.
REGISTER
Please contact Scottie York to register and receive the Zoom login information:
Scottie York, Finance and Operations Coordinator
501-682-6890
scottie.york@dfa.arkansas.gov
LEARN MORE
We’re part of a movement working to remove obstacles to community living and increase opportunities for people with disabilities to live their best life. Join us!
For more information, visit our DDAM2024 webpage.
You can also visit the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities DDAM2024 website.