Keystone Human Services

Am I Connected? : A Discussion on Technology’s Capacity to Bring Us Together and Keep Us Apart (and the Impacts on Devalued People)
2021-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Online Platform
Technology has served as a primary connector for so many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without it, the isolation, social distance, and inactivity may have had even more devastating impacts than what we did experience. While in some ways the pandemic did offer a somewhat urgent call to assist vulnerable people to access and use technology as well, the chasm in technological accessibility for devalued people is still vast and navigating its usage in ways that go beyond service mediation and convenience and truly reflect culturally valued means, is still a stretch. The impact can often be increased isolation, loneliness, and distancing for vulnerable people. Join Vicki Shaw, Information Security Director and Kim Riegel, Clinical Specialist in Intellectual Disability Services for an exploration of how we can capitalize on the benefits of technology in concert with the principles and themes of SRV to help people gain access to some of the good things of life.
Details
Date:
October 11, 2021
Time:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Venue:
Zoom Online Platform
Register: https://eneuville.wufoo.com/forms/qp11mw81w7b1yx/

Principles of Teaching for Everyday Life: A Three Part Series on Competency Development
2021-10-13 08:30 - 2021-10-27 13:00 | Online
Principles of Teaching for Everyday Life: A Three Part Series on Competency Development
Human beings have vastly more growth potential than is realized by most people, and this is especially true for people with disabilities. We’re all hard-wired to contribute – seeing purpose in our efforts and doing things for others. All too often people with disabilities are denied the powerful and innate joy of contributing to others, finding themselves continually on the receiving end of assistance. In authentically supporting people to a more meaningful life, we have an obligation to help people develop relevant skills and abilities that will serve as a pathway to valued social roles and access to the good things of life. Knowing what to do and having ways to contribute is what makes valued social roles authentic. This three part series will focus on why developing competencies is so important, strategies for developing our own teaching competencies, and an opportunity to put the learning into practice.
Join the Keystone Institute as we welcome Milton Tyree to lead us through this learning series. Milton Tyree has 40 years of experience in the design, development, and provision of supports and services centered on people with disabilities having access to valued aspects of everyday life. A particular area of interest has been the ongoing struggle around people with disabilities having good employment. His work for the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute focuses on supported employment leadership development. Milt also consults with congregational members and clergy about benefits of faith communities.
October 13 2021 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT
October 14 2021 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT
October 27 2021 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT
(including some independent experiential work in between sessions)
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Healing Voices (SRV Study Group)
2021-10-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Healing Voices: Model Coherency informs us that our fundamental assumptions about people, the world, and human nature will drive our actions. These assumptions play out unconsciously and powerfully in the service content that gets provided to devalued people. So many assumptions drive our beliefs about how to address psychiatric disorders; the belief that they are rooted in physiological causes, accompanied by “symptoms” and labeled as “syndromes” is just one set of beliefs that has resulted in massive medication of people with such disorders.
The documentary “Healing Voices” speaks to the historic perceptions behind society’s response to psychological conditions over time and challenges the use of a medical model of care in what is now largely referred to as the field of “mental health.” This film follows three men and women with lived experience of a psychiatric condition as they advocate for less medication and more connections to others experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations through a network of “listening spaces.” Join the Keystone Institute for a viewing of the documentary “Healing Voices” followed by facilitated group discussion and analysis with Betsy Neuville, Ellwyn Andres, and Matthew Nguyen.
*Prior attendance at a full multi-day Introduction to SRV Theory Course is required.
Documenting Difference: An SRV Study Group Series: This SRV study group series will explore some of the films produced over the past ten years documenting the life experiences of a wide array of people facing societal devaluation. This year’s documentary selection will focus on real life stories from children and adults experiencing mental health conditions and those living with physical and intellectual impairment. Each study group will incorporate facilitated discussion guided by members of the KHS SRV Leadership Group. Together we will reflect on the life experiences of those being depicted, what relevant SRV themes can be identified, and how what we learn can impact the service each of us provides through roles within the organization.
Details
Date:
October 21, 2021
Time:
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Power of Roles
2021-10-28 13:00 - 2021-11-01 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
10/28 and 11/1 Registration
Day 1 October 28, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EDT
Day 2 November 1, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EDT

From Vision to Action: Practical Aspects of Role Theory
2021-11-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
From Vision to Action: Practical Aspects of Role Theory
For those with some knowledge of Social Role Valorization principles, and who are hungry for how to help people move into valued roles, this workshop is for you. How do you identify roles people might be interested in? Once you have a role in mind, how might you help a person enter that role? How can adaptations and accommodations be used which will enable people with significant competencies impairments to be successful? Betsy Neuville will discuss some of the practical ways that we can walk alongside people with disabilities as they successfully move into valued roles. An “SRV gem,” this workshop is intended for people who have attended brief versions of a day or less covering the basics of SRV.
Pre-requisites: All participants need to have a one day introductory course in SRV
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The Power of Roles
2021-11-16 13:00 - 2021-11-18 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
11/16 and 11/18 Registration
Day 1 November 16, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST
Day 2 November 18, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST

The Power of Roles
2021-12-06 13:00 - 2021-12-09 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
12/6 and 12/9 Registration
Day 1 December 6, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST
Day 2 December 9, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST

The Power of Roles
2021-12-14 13:00 - 2021-12-20 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
12/14 and 12/20 Registration
Day 1 December 14, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST
Day 2 December 20, 2021 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST

Rising Phoenix (SRV Study Group)
2021-12-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
Rising Phoenix SRV Study Group: Sir Ludwig Guttman recognized sport as central to the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injuries, and organized the first competition for athletes in wheelchairs, which took place during the opening ceremonies of the 1948 London Olympic Games. The term Paralympic has less to do with the physical condition of “paralysis” and more with a gaming competitions for those with disabilities which would “parallel” the Olympics. Since 1960, the Paralympics have taken place every four years, evolving over time to include more disciplines.
Stacy Buchman, Sandi Slezak, and Elisa Parmer will lead us as we view “Rising Phoenix,” which unearths the history of a sports movement which has overcome great adversity to defend the humanity of all people. The film follows several Paralympic athletes as they work tirelessly to achieve athletic championship and redefine how disability is perceived on a global scale.
*Prior attendance at a full multi-day Introduction to SRV Theory Course is required.
Documenting Difference: An SRV Study Group Series: This SRV study group series will explore some of the films produced over the past ten years documenting the life experiences of a wide array of people facing societal devaluation. This year’s documentary selection will focus on real life stories from children and adults experiencing mental health conditions and those living with physical and intellectual impairment. Each study group will incorporate facilitated discussion guided by members of the KHS SRV Leadership Group. Together we will reflect on the life experiences of those being depicted, what relevant SRV themes can be identified, and how what we learn can impact the service each of us provides through roles within the organization.
Details
Date:
December 16, 2021
Time:
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Power of Roles
2022-01-05 13:00 - 2022-01-12 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
1/5 and 1/12 Registration
Day 1 January 5, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 January 12, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2022-02-02 09:00 - 2022-02-08 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
2/2 and 2/8 Registration
Day 1 February 2, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 February 8, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2022-02-15 13:00 - 2022-02-22 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
2/15 and 2/22 Registration
Day 1 February 15, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 February 22, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Disability in America: Movements that Made Us
2022-02-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Online
Disability in America: Movements that Made Us
Those of us who live in the United States have grown up learning about the various eras, movements, and events that have shaped this nation. More and more we are discovering that many people have been removed from our collective studies. While history classrooms all over the country are learning about events like the European settlement all the way to the Great Depression, few turn their attention to how the major change points of U.S. history have impacted people living with various impairments and even shaped the way we define disability in our culture. Please join the Keystone Institute as we explore the history of the United States of America through the lens of disability.
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About the History, Heroes, and Pioneers in the Field Series
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, we need not live it again.” – Maya Angelou
It is a longstanding value of Keystone Human Services that in order to truly understand someone, we must understand the person’s history; not only the story of one’s life, but also the experiences of one’s people over time. Yet more and more society is being confronted with gaping holes in our knowledge of the histories of certain groups of people which have been forgotten, suppressed, and even erased. In 2022 the Keystone Institute will be offering educational opportunities, open to all employees, designed to introduce our workforce to histories, heroes, and pioneers in the fields of our services. We will explore historical events, life conditions, and major figures who have served as change agents within the fields of disability, and mental difference. In our remembrance of many who have come before us, we will together affirm our collective commitment to advance the human spirit of those we serve.
Date: February 24 2022 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

The Power of Roles
2022-03-14 13:00 - 2022-03-21 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
3/14 and 3/21 Registration
Day 1 March 14, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 March 21, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Employment Works: Making Good Employment a Reality for People with Disabilities
2022-03-15 09:00 - 2022-03-24 12:30 | Online
Employment Works: Making Good Employment a Reality for People with Disabilities
Recognizing that meaningful work is one of the good things of life, the workshop begins with an examination of historical strategies and ideas about work. We will examine the important role of the employment expert in effectively supporting people on the job in depth. We will also introduce the Discovery Process as a tool to assist people and their supporters to identify what the person could contribute to the workplace and what is necessary for them to be successful. Important considerations about planning and working with potential employers to customize employment form the basis of the final session. Those wishing to help someone in their lives attain a good job will have an opportunity to think more deeply about the steps involved and learn from the experience of others.
Milton Tyree lives in Louisville, Kentucky and has 40 years’ experience in the design, development, and provision of supports and services centered on people with disabilities having access to valued aspects of everyday life. A particular area of interest has been the ongoing struggle around people with disabilities having good employment. Milt’s efforts have been strongly influenced by the work of the late Dr. Marc Gold, and he is an associate with Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A). Additionally, the late Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger’s Social Role Valorization (SRV) theory has been foundational in Milt’s understanding of the importance of good employment for people with disabilities, the reasons this can be difficult, and considerations for addressing the challenges.
*This is a four-part workshop with each session building on the previous. Participants must attend all sessions. The workshop explores several topics related to employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
March 15, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
March 17, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
March 22, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
March 24, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Tools for Change: Elements of a Person-Centered Planning Process
2022-04-06 09:30 - 2022-04-13 12:30 | Online
Tools for Change: Elements of a Person-Centered Planning Process
Person-Centered Supports are designed to overcome inertia, and identify ways to enhance and expand a person’s emerging capacities. This workshop introduces participants to the principles and techniques of Person-Centered Planning. We will explore and practice a variety of tools that aid in getting to know a person in a fundamentally different way and how to use the knowledge gained to develop a “One-Page Profile” as well as an action-oriented and capacity building plan for the future.
April 6, 2022, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 13, 2022, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Moral Treatment: A Forgotten Success
2022-04-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Moral Treatment: A Forgotten Success
The history of society’s treatment of people with mental disorders reveals, time after time, that backsliding almost always follows progress in our understanding and response to people with mental differences. Periods of enlightenment have been followed by periods of darkness, with long stretches of neglect in between. On the heels of brutality and some of the worst abuses of people with mental illness, the reformation of the Moral Treatment movement in the 19th century was responsible for some of the greatest outcomes in the lives of people living with psychiatric disorders during that time. The ideas and assumptions of the Moral Treatment movement remain highly positive and useful solidifying its significance in the history of psychiatry, yet few have ever heard about it. Please join the Keystone Institute for an exploration of this powerful movement and the potential of its lessons to influence the field of human service.
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About the History, Heroes, and Pioneers in the Field Series
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, we need not live it again.” – Maya Angelou
It is a longstanding value of Keystone Human Services that in order to truly understand someone, we must understand the person’s history; not only the story of one’s life, but also the experiences of one’s people over time. Yet more and more society is being confronted with gaping holes in our knowledge of the histories of certain groups of people which have been forgotten, suppressed, and even erased. In 2022 the Keystone Institute will be offering educational opportunities, open to all employees, designed to introduce our workforce to histories, heroes, and pioneers in the fields of our services. We will explore historical events, life conditions, and major figures who have served as change agents within the fields of disability, and mental difference. In our remembrance of many who have come before us, we will together affirm our collective commitment to advance the human spirit of those we serve.
Date: April 14 2022 @ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-04-14 13:00 - 2022-04-18 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
4/14 and 4/18 Registration
Day 1 April 14, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 April 18, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Best Part of Me
2022-04-20 09:00 - 14:30 | Online
Best Part of Me
What are the best parts of ourselves which we bring to the work we do? Best Part of Me aims to identify and acknowledge the gifts people have and bring to their work. Deep in the discussion comes the principle that personal values are the basis for professional values. Exploration of those values lead us to delve into the “whys” of what we do, the meaning behind our actions.
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April 20, 2022 @ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-05-17 09:00 - 2022-05-24 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
5/17 and 5/24 Registration
Day 1 May 17, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 May 24, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

Distance Introduction to SRV
2022-06-06 09:00 - 2022-06-15 16:00 | Online
Distance Introduction to SRV
The Introduction to Social Role Valorization is an intensive workshop which presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. Social Role Valorization is a comprehensive theory which provides insights as to why certain groups of people become devalued in society, what life experiences are likely to befall people once they have become devalued in the eyes of others, why valued social roles are a powerful response in combatting the negative life experiences, and ten essential themes which can guide implementers in pursuing valued social roles by, with, and for those practitioners desire to serve.
This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways, and who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants experience the learning within this event as the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development, and it assists in long-term understanding and focus on being of service to others in ways that matter.
The workshop includes pre-recorded as well as live presentations, small and large group live reflection and discussion, online forums and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations.
In collaboration with Millersville University, enrolled students can take this course for graduate level course credits. Click here for more information.
Week 1:
June 6, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Live session with 2 additional hours of independent assignments
June 7, 10:00 am – 2:15 pm with 30 additional minutes of independent assignments
June 8, 10:00 am – 4:15 pm: A combination of live session and independent assignments
Week 2:
June 13: 3 hours of independent assignments prior to logging on for the live session from 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm
June 14, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm: Live session with 1 hour of additional independent assignments
June 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: A combination of live session and independent assignments
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The Power of Roles
2022-06-21 09:00 - 2022-06-23 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias*
6/21 and 6/23 Registration
Day 1 June 21, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 June 23, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-07-12 13:00 - 2022-07-18 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
7/12 and 7/18 Registration
Day 1 July 12, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 July 18, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

Protective Measures: Chapters in the History of Child Welfare
2022-07-19 13:00 - 16:30 | Online
Protective Measures: Chapters in the History of Child Welfare
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela
Poverty is a socio-economic dynamic as old as humanity itself, and even society’s youngest citizens are not spared its devastating impacts. In fact, children are among society’s most vulnerable people. Abuse, poor access to education, physical and social discontinuity, in addition to large amounts of social stigma are just a few of the common life experiences facing children living below the poverty line. Many service structures have been developed to address the difficult circumstances facing young people, yet society’s response to children living in poverty is often shaped by its history and the mindsets that have developed over time. Indeed society holds strong ideas about what should or should not be done in the lives of our most vulnerable citizens, but seldom do we take moments to pause and reflect on where those mindsets come from and what approaches have been used. Please join the Keystone Institute, in collaboration with Ray Lamay, to explore the history of Child Welfare and consider together what lessons can be learned.
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About the History, Heroes, and Pioneers in the Field Series
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, we need not live it again.” – Maya Angelou
It is a longstanding value of Keystone Human Services that in order to truly understand someone, we must understand the person’s history; not only the story of one’s life, but also the experiences of one’s people over time. Yet more and more society is being confronted with gaping holes in our knowledge of the histories of certain groups of people which have been forgotten, suppressed, and even erased. In 2022 the Keystone Institute will be offering educational opportunities, open to all employees, designed to introduce our workforce to histories, heroes, and pioneers in the fields of our services. We will explore historical events, life conditions, and major figures who have served as change agents within the fields of disability, and mental difference. In our remembrance of many who have come before us, we will together affirm our collective commitment to advance the human spirit of those we serve.
Date: July 19 2022 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement
2022-08-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement
“Change never happens at the pace we think it should. It happens over years of people joining together, strategizing, sharing, and pulling all the levers they possibly can. Gradually, excruciatingly slowly, things start to happen, and then suddenly, seemingly out of the blue, something will tip.” – Judith Heumann
For people living with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, access to the world and basic human rights has never been a “given.” In fact, throughout history people living with disabilities have often had their rights withheld and even oppressed by professionals, legislators, and society at large. The accessibility of public spaces in the United States has been hard won by countless activists whose commitment and persistence have paved the way for many to participate in society and exercise basic rights that many citizens take for granted. Please join the Keystone Institute in highlighting a set of key figures, including both luminaries and unsung heroes, of the Disability Rights Movement in the United States.
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About the History, Heroes, and Pioneers in the Field Series
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, we need not live it again.” – Maya Angelou
It is a longstanding value of Keystone Human Services that in order to truly understand someone, we must understand the person’s history; not only the story of one’s life, but also the experiences of one’s people over time. Yet more and more society is being confronted with gaping holes in our knowledge of the histories of certain groups of people which have been forgotten, suppressed, and even erased. In 2022 the Keystone Institute will be offering educational opportunities, open to all employees, designed to introduce our workforce to histories, heroes, and pioneers in the fields of our services. We will explore historical events, life conditions, and major figures who have served as change agents within the fields of disability, and mental difference. In our remembrance of many who have come before us, we will together affirm our collective commitment to advance the human spirit of those we serve.
Date: August 18 2022 @ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-08-23 13:00 - 2022-08-30 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
8/23 and 8/30 Registration
Day 1 August 23, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 August 30, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-09-07 09:00 - 2022-09-14 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
9/7 and 9/14 Registration
Day 1 September 7, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 September 14, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

SRV Lessons from Lives Examined: Session Three: Sir Douglas Bader
2022-10-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
SRV Lessons from Lives Examined: Session Three: Sir Douglas Bader
Learning important lessons from a person’s life is a form of respect and valorization – the travails and challenges are made useful and edifying. Indeed, in our work, we encounter many people who despite (or because of) social devaluation and negative life experiences have important stories to tell. Such life stories should be honored and scrutinized. This study group series will review the relevant facts and events in the lives of persons with disabilities or other disadvantages and in an open forum, draw out SRV-related implications that would have practical application to human service. We are pleased to welcome the mentorship of international SRV practitioner and leader, Raymond Lemay, throughout this year’s Study Group Series. We continue our study by exploring the life of Sir Douglas Bader, Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War who lost both of his legs in combat. His story serves as an eloquent illustration of the power of social roles to foster high expectations and ultimately resiliency.
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Date: October 3 2022 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-10-05 09:00 - 2022-10-13 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
10/5 and 10/13 Registration
Day 1 October 5, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 October 13, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community
2022-10-26 09:00 - 2022-11-16 13:30 | Online and in the community
Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community
How can we make connections to places, associations, and opportunities that will give the people we support a chance to participate and contribute their gifts, talents, and passions? We teach and talk a lot in our work about helping vulnerable people get involved in their communities, yet many of us are unsure how to proceed in our own lives, much less in the lives of others. We invite you to explore community with us in an experiential fashion, using a process of discovery called Community Mapping. Where does community life take place? Where are the places that people gather together? How can we join in authentically, and assist others to do so as well? Most importantly, how might life change if we are successful? This two-day event takes in in-depth look at what is involved in Community Mapping and provides an opportunity to experience it for yourself. Be prepared to explore, research, travel the neighborhood, and talk to others. The first step in understanding where people can offer their gifts is learning the paths and places that already exist and that others have traveled.
Day 1: October 26, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm EDT
Day 2: November 16, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
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