Day 2 • 8:15 – 9:30

Empowering individuals with disabilities require increased societal and personal expectations. Recognizing barriers, then the small steps achieved is a large step toward reaching significant goals. Keys for successfully moving through adjustments of living with a disability are personal and individual, while common themes across these populations are found.

Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this session, participants will…

1. Gain a better understanding of how to respond to the needs of people living with a disability. 

2. Learn the role of compassion in supporting individuals with disabilities. 

3. Discover key strategies to help disabled populations experience success and achieve their personal goals as they move through the adjustment stages.