Hi there, It was brought to my attention that there are two acronyms in the Conflict and Creativity flier you received yesterday that might not be readily recognizable accross the spectrum of these listservs. Here is a revised version with DDAS and VSAT better elaborated. Hope to see everyone there! Dale Please note: This message is being sent through multiple listservs.) ANNOUNCING Supported Employment Specialized Training Seminar: CONFLICT AND CREATIVITY: Responding to Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace February 27, 2007 Vermont Technical College, Randolph Old Dorm Lounge 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CONFLICT AND CREATIVITY: Responding to Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace The goal of this training is to generate an approach to employment and consumers that builds a safe environment for dealing creatively with conflict as it emerges in the workplace. Participants will: ...Identify perceptions and fears around issues of conflict and challenge as the emerge in a work setting, ...Clarify the impact of those perceptions and fears on the ability to shape a safe and creative work environment, ...Explore ways to build a workplace community that realizes creative potential of all persons -- based on safety and communication with integrity, ...Plan strategies for ongoing support for addressing the day-to-day experience of conflict and challenge in the workplace. The seminar will be an "interactive" and "hands-on" training, designed to address conflict and challenges as they emerge in the actual work setting. Participants are asked to bring with them situations and scenarios that are being encountered in their setting. Each component of the training will present learners with an opportunity to examine their own experiences in light of the framework and methodologies outlined. Participants will also explore ways they can create continuing support systems following the training day. Trainers: Jeff Coy, Division of Disability and Aging Services Training Specialist, one of the founding designers of the Vermont Safety Awareness Training program. Dale Hindmarsh, Research Associate and Supported Employment Technical Assistance Resource, UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. Registration Fee: $25 per person, limted scholarship funds available. For more information: Phone: 802-656-1345 Fax: 802-656-1357, or Email: [log in to unmask] To register: Send in registration and check for $25 made payable to University of Vermont by February 21, 2007. Or complete the email registration below and return it while you pursue your registration funds. The important thing is to reserve your spot early. If special accommodations are needed please respond by February 15, 2007. Send to: Dale Hindmarsh University of Vermont-Center on Disability and Community Inclusion 208 Colchester Ave, Mann Hall, 3rd Floor Burlington, VT 0540 ************************************************************************ ****************************** REGISTRATION FORM Name _________________________ Job Title ___________________ Agency _______________________ Phone: ____________________ Address ______________________ City _______________ State____ Zip _______ Fax (___)_____________________ Email: ______________________ Accommodation needs, if any (all requests must be made by February 15, 2007 Registration must be received by: February 21, 2007 Send registration and check payable to University of Vermont to: Dale Hindmarsh University of Vermont-Center on Disability and Community Inclusion 208 Colchester Ave, Mann Hall, 3rd Floor Burlington, VT 05405 You may also advance register by completing this form and returning it via email. Dale Hindmarsh University of Vermont Center on Disability and Community Inclusion Mann Hall 3rd Floor 208 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05405-1757 Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: (802) 656-1345 Fax: (802) 656-1357 TTY: (802) 656-8499 Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/