Community Connections Learning Labs
Course Description: Creating an accessible environment is a win-win situation for everyone. This learning lab will demistify myths and misconceptions regarding living with a disability. Presenters will discuss effective ways of engaging and working with people of disabilities.
Course Details: People with disabilties have the right to full inclusion and integration in all aspects of society. Living with a disability is the one thing that knows no boundary -- in an instant any could become a person with disability. However, living with a disability only defines a facet about a person. This learning lab will discuss myths and misconceptions regarding living with a disability. Furthermore, presenters will demonstrate how people with disabilities can participate, work, and benefit from the same services as everyone else. Removing barriers doesn't only benefit people with disabilties but everyone.
Background
The City of Minneapolis’ Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department is pleased to announce the 2018 Community Connections Learning Lab Series. The series is a set of 7 classes with the following learning objectives:
Expand understanding of equitable community engagement: Learn techniques that follow the City of Minneapolis’ Core Principles of Community Engagement based on the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
Expand understanding of the many different cultural communities in Minneapolis: Learn historical beginnings, cultural norms and community contacts to enhance your engagement to underrepresented groups.
These 90-minute learning labs are offered once during the day and once in the evening. Upon completion, participants are awarded Community Connector Certificates.
Day Series: From March through May at a City-owned location.
Evening Series: From March through May at a community location.
Diversity and Inclusion
NCR is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive environment. If you require a disability or language accommodation to participate, please contact NCR at 612-673-3737 or [email protected]. For more information please visit NCR’s website. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-300. TTY users call 612-673-2157.
Para asistencia 612-673-2700 - Rau kev pab 612-673-2800 - Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500.