Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1162

814 S. Westnedge Avenue

“Making the Invisible Visible” Please Join Us!
4th Annual Community
Inclusion Conference

Friday, October 22, 2010

8:30 a.m.—3:45 p.m.
Radisson Plaza Hotel
100 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Sponsors
Community Advocates for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Kalamazoo Regional Interagency Consumer Committee (RICC)
Residential Opportunities, Inc.
Western Michigan University Center for Disability Services
Partners
Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK)
Autism Society Kalamazoo/Battle Creek
Community Living Options
Community Living Options-Alcott Center
Disability Network Southwestern Michigan
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Family & Children Services
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo RESA
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities Diocese of Kalamazoo
Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan
The Arcadia Institute
http://www.gosprout.org/film
Mission of Sprout Film:
We invite you to experience film and video related
to the field of developmental disabilities. People
with developmental disabilities as subjects and
performers remain marginalized in the community.
The Sprout Film Festival aims to raise their profile
by showcasing works of all genres featuring this
population.
By presenting films of artistry and intellect, we
hope to reinforce accurate portrayals of people
with developmental disabilities. By discussion and
exposure to important issues facing this population
we hope to breakdown stereotypes, promoting a
greater acceptance of differences and awareness
of similarities.
Sprout Film Festival-FREE TO ALL!
Friday, October 22, 2010
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Popcorn & refreshments included!
 Self Advocacy
Registration Form
“Making the Invisible Visible” Featured Films: “How do I feel about that?” “Cared Witless” Registration includes coffee/tea and rolls, box lunch & conference materials.

4th Annual Community Inclusion Conference Bullying: This fun, interactive workshop is great for the whole Enclosed is my registration fee:
family. The Freeman family & dogs will educate others on the
$15 for an individual I would like to donate a $15
Radisson Plaza Hotel ins and outs of bullying, abuse, and violence, and show them
scholarship
October 22, 2010 practical ways to get safe and stay safe, whether they're being
8:30 a.m.—3:45 p.m. bullied or the ones that have taken on bullying behaviors. At the Credit Card #
end of the presentation, the dogs take center stage for a trick Expiration Date: / Three digit code:
Schedule performance that will captivate any crowd. Signature:
Autism
8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration, coffee, tea & rolls
Featured Films: “The Other Child” “Now’t As Queer as Folk”
PM Break out topic preference: I am a:
9:00-10:00 a.m. Film “The Boy Inside” Autism and Transition: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disor- Community Member
Autism and Transition
der experience difficulty with transitions and change. It’s our with a Disability
Make-A-Movie Workshop
10:00-10:15 a.m. Break responsibility as a community to make sure everyone has the Professional
support and structure to have a successful story of inclusion Community Inclusion through Family member of a person
10:15-11:00 a.m. Film “Look I’m in College” Social Networking with a disability
from early intervention through sustainable employment. Effec-
tive support requires understanding of needs, compensation Self advocacy: Bullying Community member
11:00-11:45 a.m. Film “Mr. Positive” strategies for deficits, and clear goals. Join us in a panel dis- Please note any dietary/accessibility accommodations here:
cussion about the issues.
Noon -1:00 p.m. Lunch (Agency displays)
Community Inclusion
Featured Film: “Ups of Downs”
1:00-3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions (Space is limited)
Social Networking: Social Networking is opening a world of
3:15-3:45 p.m. Wrap Up/ Evaluations opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
This session will include a basic profile of popular social media Name Organization, if any

tools like Facebook and Twitter, and discuss how we as a com-

Address
Workshop Descriptions munity and as individuals interact with these tools. Particular
focus will be given to using social media for advocacy and ac- E-mail Address

Make-A-Movie Workshop: Anthony Di Salvo, Founder and tion. Privacy and security will be addressed as well. Bring your
Phone
Executive Director of Sprout Films will run a “making movies laptop (if you have one), as we discuss how you can be more
with people with developmental disabilities” workshop. The included in your community. Return this form with payment to:
workshop will run for approximately 2 hours. Anthony has
Community Advocates
made over a dozen videos using people with developmental 814 S. Westnedge Avenue
disabilities as actors in narratives and also as subjects of Kalamazoo, MI 49008--1162
documentaries. The workshop will consist of viewing a few
short films followed by a talk covering the procedure involved in Questions?
making films. Topics covered are equipment needed, crew Phone: 269 342-9801 x 200
Fax: 269 342-4638
choices, finances involved, selecting a suitable project and tips Email: commadvocates@communityadvocates.org
from experience.
communityadvocates.org Please register by October 15th to insure space and food is available.