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Continental
Breakfast
Captain's Missives
(Dad's Panel)
Break
Closing Plenary |
Minoru Foyer
Westminster Salon
Minoru Foyer
Westminster Salon |
Plenaries
Tides
of Change in Public Education: Finding Our Compass
Friday, October 20, 2006
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Elmbridge Room
Presenter: Kathy Champion
Everything Worth Knowing, I Learned From Being Disabled
Saturday, October 21, 2006
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Minoru Grand Ballroom
Presenters: Norman Kunc and
Emma Van der Klift
Welcome to our opening plenary where we will sail off together as Norman
inspires us with his message that he was lucky enough to be born
disabled. He and Emma will share the invaluable life lessons that
disabled people have known for years.
Sailing
Together - The Journey Home
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Westminster Salon
Presenter: John Lord
This closing session will recap the importance of our time together,
including what we have learned and how to foster the connections we have
made throughout our Voyage Together.
Social Activities
Anchors Away Reception
Friday, October 20, 2006
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Location: Elmbridge Room
6:00 pm All on Board for the grand launch of The Voyage Together with
staff and volunteers of the Richmond Society for Community Living, the
Family Focus Society and dignitaries.
7:00 pm Sharing Celebrations and Building Social Bridges through
Scrapbooking a fun “hands on” networking opportunity. Please bring
photos if you would like to work on a scrapbook page.
Light Snacks and Beverages will be provided by the Richmond Society for
Community Living. A cash bar will also be available.
Laughter Yoga,
with Allan
O'Meara
Saturday, October 21, 2006
4:15 pm until 5:00 pm
Location: Westminster Salon
Laughter Yoga is a series of
exercises that involve breathing techniques and easy movements that are
designed to teach the body to laugh without depending on jokes or humor.
The benefits of Laughter Yoga are de-stressing your body, strengthening
your immune system, creating a natural pain killer, relieving
depression, and finding your inner joy. Laughter helps prevent
“Hardening Of The Attitudes”.
Shake
a Leg Banquet and Dance, with
Sleight of Hand and Hot
Wax
Saturday, October 21, 2006
6:30 pm until 12:00 am
Location: Minoru Grand Ballroom
Families are encouraged to bring
their whole family to the Banquet, entertainment will be provided by a
sensational signing group that includes youth who use sign language to
communicate and their friends.
Each night a
Hospitality Suite in Room 298 will
provide socializing and networking opportunities.
Light snacks and refreshments available.
