This workshop will present a new 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 …

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 …

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 …

Much can be learned about human effort, societal forces of oppression and marginalization, and the possibilities for change by studying the rise and fall of “The Great Institutions.” This presentation will describe the founding of such institutions, with lofty and earnest aspirations, through the vast growth of segregation and congregation fed by eugenics ideology, and …

SRV theory has been introduced in India with a deep impact over the past years - it is a social theory which provides a solid framework for understanding social devaluation of vulnerable people and proposes powerful ways to open possibilities for people to experience the good things of life. SRV has implications on the personal, …

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION The PASSING workshop builds upon the Introduction to SRV course by providing a hands-on experience with an actual human service program. The workshop emphasizes the impact of services on the lives of their recipients. Workshop participants are invited to see services "through the eyes" of its recipients. This is an opportunity to work …

Join us to learn about Social Role Valorisation and its practical applications from our interstate presenters Sharon Lowe and Amie Storer. This workshop is one of our most popular events. Places are limited, so please secure your place to avoid disappointment. Thursday, 12 March and Friday, 13 March 2026 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on …

Interested in SRV networking to help with learning, problem solving and more? The WA Social Role Valorisation Community of Practice (CoP) started in 2023 as an informal gathering of people interested in reigniting SRV. We wanted a learning and reflection space for people who want to strengthen how SRV informs real practice in Western Australia. …

Missing Ingredient: SRV and the Philosophy of Personalism with Susan Thomas TableTalks! Is the lunchtime presentation and discussion series hosted by SRVIP over zoom. Topics have something to do with implementing the ideas embodied in Social Role Valorization. We meet the third Friday of every month except for July, August, and December, from noon to …

This four part workshop explores the significance of good employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Recognizing that work is one of the good things of life, the workshop begins with an examination and critique of historical strategies and ideas of work. The Discovery process is introduced as a tool to assist people and their supporters …