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SILO's Self-Advocacy Conference 2024
Start 10/18/2024 at 08:00
End 10/18/2024 at 14:30
Local 40 S. Country Rd. Bellport, NY
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SILO’s 7th Annual Self Advocacy Conference Friday, October 18, 2024 8:00am-2:30pm

Please join SILO, along with guest speakers, workshop facilitators, professionals, community members and their families, in sharing experiences on empowerment through self-advocacy for people with disabilities!

Guest Speakers Melissa Firmes- Executive Director, president/co-founder, and champion of fun and friendship for Kids Need More

Pamela Schuller- Disability and mental health advocate and professional stand up comedian

This is a free conference. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

6 Self-Advocacy Workshops -Voting: Know your Rights -Dignified Healthcare Committee Panel -Women’s Group; It’s the Body Image, Not the Wheelchair -Building Community Friendships and Reducing Isolation through Recreation -Inclusive Housing Utilizing OPWDD Self Directed Services -Cultural Competency

Bellport Country Club 40 S. Country Rd. Bellport, NY 11713

SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW AT WWW.SILOINC.ORG/SELFADVOCACYCONFERENCE OR FOR ASSISTANCE REGISTERING, CALL 631-730-3737