Social Role Valorization principles contains many “gems” – ideas that have great power and applicability towards making life fuller and richer for those who are at risk of social devaluation. The culturally valued analogue, or CVA, is one such gem. In this workshop, we will explore this idea, applying ourselves to studying the natural pathways …

Mindsets are powerful shapers of action – our mindsets govern what we see, what we perceive, and how we respond to the world around us and the people we encounter. Intended for those with some exposure to Social Role Valorization, this workshop will examine the power of mindsets, and the sorts of strategies that might …

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 …

Join Hope Leet Dittmeier and Charlotte Knight to explore the potential of Social Role Valorization (SRV), when well applied, to help societally devalued people to gain greater access to the good things of life. This session examines what it takes to craft an SRV mindset for coherent and courageous leadership, radical change strategies and innovative …

Join Hope Leet Dittmeier and Charlotte Knight to explore the potential of Social Role Valorization (SRV), when well applied, to help societally devalued people to gain greater access to the good things of life. This session examines what it takes to craft an SRV mindset for coherent and courageous leadership, radical change strategies and innovative …

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 …

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, …

A vision of inclusion means that all people, including people with disability, are fully included, fully belong, and fully participate in the life of the community. In practical terms, this mean sharing the spaces where community life happens, and sharing the human connections which bind us together in fellowship. Join Ranjana and Betsy to explore …