 The idea for the 2006 conference:
The idea for The Voyage Together 2006 Family Focus
Conference is based on two key concepts. The first is related to families
frequently describing the experience of having a son or daughter with
extra support needs as a journey they're on. Richmond, incorporated
as a municipality on November 10, 1879, was built up and shaped by the
mighty Fraser River and it is the river that has shaped its growth.
Because our 2006 conference will be in Richmond, the Family Focus Board
members wanted to incorporate a river and ocean theme into our conference.
We chose the word Voyage to describe the journey of families.
The second concept stems from families throughout Community Living history
continually acknowledging that they are strengthened by shared experiences
and friendships with other families and the impact of professionals in
their lives. The Family Focus Board wanted our conference to capture the
theme of togetherness in our journey.
We also noted the similarities between a family's journey and an ocean
voyage - the importance of building the right crew, charting a course,
navigating rough waters, the joy of clear skies and calm seas, and knowing
that storms, while not always predictable, are inevitable.
We hope that the conference itself will be a Voyage Together, as well as
offering information, networking and friendship building opportunities for
families, professionals and self-advocates that will enhance our lifelong
Voyage Together.
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