The DFI Self-Advocacy Programme 'Making Advocacy Real' event on 30 November

Do you support service users /owners to voice their opinions and feedback in your organisation? Have they a space and a channel for their voice to be heard? The following learning event is for you.

The DFI Self-Advocacy Programme is a partnership between DFI, our member organisations, key workers and self-advocates. Through this programme DFI is working to support member organisations to promote, develop, and strengthen self-advocacy in their organisations.

In response to member requests DFI is holding a learning and sharing event on the topic of Self-Advocacy.

The DFI 'Making Advocacy Real' event takes place on Thursday 30 November 2023 in the Metropole Hotel Cork. It will begin at 10.30am and will conclude at 1.00pm. A light lunch will be provided.

This is a DFI member-only event and registration is free.

Many DFI members are already engaged in supporting self- advocacy, peer advocacy and service user/owner representation, while others are eager to learn how and where to start on this journey.

The aims for the 'Making Advocacy Real' event are:

• To explore and share member experiences of setting up, supporting and promoting self-advocacy.

• Create a space with peers to discuss the challenges and opportunities which arise for members, taking note of variations for large, medium and, smaller Members.

• Offer peer support and insights to Members who are starting the journey.

• Offer information on resources and supports available to Members.

Who should attend?

• Senior Managers

• Operations Managers

• Day Service Managers/Programme Co-ordinators

• Persons responsible for Advocacy /Person Centred Planning

• Team Leaders /Persons responsible for the delivery of services /supports to persons with lived experience.

For further information on the event please contact Áine O’Sullivan - Community Development Officer aineosullivan@disability-federation.ie

We will be closing registration on Monday 22 October. Places are limited so we encourage you to register now!

If you would like to stay for lunch or you have any other requirements please do not hesitate to contact Áine O’Sullivan - Community Development Officer aineosullivan@disability-federation.ie .