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SUMMARY:Addressing Social Devaluation: The Importance of Valued Social Roles
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore a way of understanding the lives of marginalized people. Social devaluation is presented as a crucial problem that can lead to many negative life experiences for devalued people. Participants will learn about the impact of such experiences and some ways to address social devaluation\, namely assisting marginalized people to gain socially valued roles.  \nThe concepts introduced in this workshop are part of Social Role Valorization (SRV)\, developed by Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger\, a prominent thinker and leader in human services. This short training can be thought of as a preliminary introduction to SRV theory.  \n \nFormat: This workshop is delivered via lecture\, questions\, and discussion. Come prepared to think about the devalued people you know\, their life experiences\, and the social roles they fill in life. The workshop material is presented sequentially and therefore\, full attendance at each session is required.  \n \nWho Should Attend? \nThe workshop is directed at anyone who is interested in bringing about change in the lives of devalued people\, including families\, human service workers and managers\, service users\, students\, advocates\, board members\, and others. \n \nQuestions? Contact Donna mathy37@live.com
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/addressing-social-devaluation-the-importance-of-valued-social-roles-4/
LOCATION:Durham Association for Family Resources and Support\, 850 King Street West\, Oshawa\, Ontario L1J\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:"Social Role Valorization and Governance: The Board's Critical Role in Sustaining SRV Principles and Embedding Them in Strategic Planning."
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about leadership and SRV- Join us for a presentation on the history of Community Living Welland Pelham’s journey with Social Role Valorization (SRV) with a focus on the Board of Director’s critical role in nurturing and sustaining its principles. A recent strategic planning process will also be reviewed\, demonstrating the agency’s resolve to infuse SRV principles throughout all stages of the planning process. Of course\, discussion on SRV and leadership will follow.
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/social-role-valorization-and-governance-the-boards-critical-role-in-sustaining-srv-principles-and-embedding-them-in-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Online – n/a\, Ontario\, n/a\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Massarelli":MAILTO:james.brunault@mrc.state.ma.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
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SUMMARY:Social Role Valorization
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to Social Role Valorization (SRV) using the 10 core themes\, developed by Dr. W. Wolfensberger. Dr. Wolfensberger’s work helped lay the foundation for many current human service trends\, including integration\, safeguarding of rights\, and the deinstitutionalization movement. \nSRV is a systematic and universally applicable concept for structuring human services is anchored in the empiricism of psychology and sociology. SRV suggests a close relationship between the socially perceived value \nof the roles that people hold\, and whether people in those roles will be accorded opportunities and other good things of life. Bad things tend to get done to people who are seen in devalued roles\, and good things tend to be afforded to people in positively valued roles.  \nTopics to be explored will include the universality of social devaluation\, the defining power of roles in people’s lives\, strategies for pursuing socially valued roles\, or at least less devalued roles for devalued people with an aim toward improving their life conditions\, enhancing people’s social images\, and enhancing people’s competencies.
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/social-role-valorization-2/
LOCATION:Humber College Lakeshore Campus\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T105314
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SUMMARY:Introduction to PASSING
DESCRIPTION:This five-day workshop is for those who are interested in deepening their knowledge about the principles of Social Role Valorization. This workshop involves learning to use the PASSING assessment tool\, which looks at the realities of Social Role Valorization in practice. It emphasizes the impact of services on the lives of the people being served and provides an opportunity to craft a vision of a good service and the foundation from which to design relevant and effective support\, service\, advocacy\, and assess service quality. \nThe work of PASSING is done in teams\, visiting a residential and a “day” service\, meeting the people being served\, and conducting interviews with service administrators. The workshop involves extensive personal reflection and analysis\, group conciliation\, and thought-provoking discussion. The week’s work is conducted under the guidance of an experienced team leader. \nPrior attendance at a three- or four-day Introduction to a full Social Role Valorization theory course\, either online or in-person\, is required to register for this event. \nThis workshop includes five days and four long nights.  Participants can check into the hotel on the afternoon of Sunday\, October 25\, 2026. \nRegistration and more information at: Introduction to PASSING 10/26/2026 to 10/30/2026
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/introduction-to-passing-3/
LOCATION:TBA – Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, Lancaster\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T171500
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SUMMARY:SRV and Additional Perspectives that are Central to Good Service
DESCRIPTION:As Social Role Valorization (SRV) teaching and writing emphasizes\,  people who want to implement SRV must draw on beliefs\, values\, and  ideologies that go beyond SRV–that are much deeper than SRV. One  body of thought that is a rich source of ideas that can provide motive  and guidance for implementing SRV is called “Personalism”. It was  very influential to Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger\, who formulated SRV. This  workshop will explore the possible intersection of Personalism and  SRV in several areas. In each area\, we will look at what can be drawn  from SRV but also what goes beyond (and outside) the scope of SRV. This workshop is designed for people who have knowledge of SRV  through a one-day or longer workshop on SRV. \nPresenter: Susan Thomas is the long-time Training Coordinator at the Training  Institute for Human Service Planning\, Leadership\, and Change Agentry at Syracuse University. The Institute was  founded by the service leader and reformer Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger in 1973\, and headed by him until his death in 2011.  Ms. Thomas worked with him for almost all those years\, and is now carrying on much of his teaching. \n \nTopics: \n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\nBrief recapitulation of the major premises of SRV\, especially its empirical nature and the implications thereof\, and how and why Personalism can be useful in conjunction with it  \n\n\n Brief introduction to the philosophy of Personalism and its major themes or tenets  \n\n\nHow the themes of Personalism can be connected to or uphold the implementation of SRV \n\n\nHow to learn more about Personalism\, and conclusion  \n\n\n \nCost: $200 \nNote: upon registration you will be sent a confirmation email with  location\, parking\, transit\, lunch and additional workshop details.  Please ensure your email address is correct. \n \nIf you have questions\, or to request a subsidy contact:  Peg Jenner  pjenner31@gmail.com \n \nThis event is not hosted or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library. \n \nTo register –https://www.simpletix.com/e/srv-and-additional-perspectives-that-are-c-tickets-263113 \nor scan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/srv-and-additional-perspectives-that-are-central-to-good-service/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:The Universals are in the Cards: How postcards of private\, religious\, and fraternal societies’ homes for orphans and the elderly demonstrate Wolfensberger’s universals
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Wolfensberger collected postcards as artifacts depicting various types of institutions\, human services and the imaging of societally esteemed people. They inform the viewer of trends in service provision\, and societal perceptions of people in need of assistance. The postcards also reveal certain aspects within the broader society\, and specifically within human services\, that prevail across time and space\, what Dr. Wolfensberger called universals.\nThis presentation focuses on the development of orphanages\, and homes for the aged as they replaced the almhouse for housing children and the elderly. Focusing on North America\, we examine postcards of private secular homes\, homes founded by religious organizations\, and those created by fraternal organizations. The postcards illustrate the development of several types of architectural approaches to housing: the multiple cottage scheme\, mixed designs\, and the independent village model.\nAcross these examples we will uncover the presence of several universals identified by Dr. Wolfensberger. As a result we will find faint reminders of the almhouse continuing within the replacement institutions.
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/the-universals-are-in-the-cards-how-postcards-of-private-religious-and-fraternal-societies-homes-for-orphans-and-the-elderly-demonstrate-wolfensbergers-universals/
LOCATION:Online – Toronto\, Ontario\, Toronto\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Thomas Malcomson":MAILTO:eneuville@khs.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Role Valorization
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nCourse Schedule: \nWeek 1 \nDay 1:  Tuesday\, January 26 \, 2027:  9:00 am to 12:45 pm with additional individual assignment/work \nDay 2:  Wednesday\, January 27\, 2027:  9:00 am to 2:30 pm with additional assignment/work \nDay 3:  Thursday\, January 28\, 2027:  9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nWeek 2 \nDay 4:  Tuesday\, February 2\, 2027:  9:00 am to 12:30 pm with additional assignment/work \nDay 5:  Wednesday\, February 3\, 2027:  9:00 am to 2:30 pm \nDay 6:  Thursday\, February 4\, 2027:  9:00 am to 12:30 pm \n*This course will take place entirely online.  Participants must attend every session in order to receive credit for the workshop.* \nYou will receive a course syllabus in a confirmation email from the Keystone Institute. A manual will be mailed to you prior to the workshop. You will use the manual extensively throughout the workshop. \nClick here to register –>  KI Distance SRV January and February 2027
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/introduction-to-social-role-valorization-5/
LOCATION:Virtual -USA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T090000
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UID:9876-1810544400-1810918800@socialrolevalorization.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Role Valorization
DESCRIPTION:This intensive workshop presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles\, which serves as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. People wishing to understand the life experiences of people they support and the implications of those life experiences\, and those who are committed to working toward making life better for others are encouraged to attend. \nThis 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 find the learning within this event to be the most helpful\, inspiring\, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development. It assists in long-term understanding and focus of service to others in ways that matter. \nThe workshop includes multi-media presentation\, small and large group reflection and discussion\, and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations as well. \nSchedule \nDay 1: May 17\, 2027\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nDay 2: May 18\, 2027\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nDay 3: May 19\, 2027\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nDay 4: May 20\, 2027\, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm \nDrinks and breakfast will be available. Lunch\, dinner\, and snacks will also be provided. Overnight accommodations are available. \n  \nRegister at: KI Introduction to SRV May 17th to 20th\, 2027
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/introduction-to-social-role-valorization-6/
LOCATION:Bongiorno Conference Center\, 430 Union Hall Road\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to PASSING
DESCRIPTION:This five-day workshop is for those who are interested in deepening their knowledge about the principles of Social Role Valorization. This workshop involves learning to use the PASSING assessment tool\, which looks at the realities of Social Role Valorization in practice. It emphasizes the impact of services on the lives of the people being served and provides an opportunity to craft a vision of a good service and the foundation from which to design relevant and effective support\, service\, advocacy\, and assess service quality. \nThe work of PASSING is done in teams\, visiting a residential and a “day” service\, meeting the people being served\, and conducting interviews with service administrators. The workshop involves extensive personal reflection and analysis\, group conciliation\, and thought-provoking discussion. The week’s work is conducted under the guidance of an experienced team leader. \nPrior attendance at a three- or four-day Introduction to a full Social Role Valorization theory course\, either online or in-person\, is required to register for this event. \nThis workshop includes five days and four long nights.  Participants can check into the hotel on the afternoon of Sunday\, October 24\, 2027. \nRegistration and more information: Coming Soon!
URL:https://socialrolevalorization.com/event/introduction-to-passing-4/
LOCATION:PA\, USA – To Be Announced\, United States
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