We warmly welcome you to join us for:

Introduction to Supported Decision Making

This workshop is designed to explore the fundamental principles of Supported Decision Making and its crucial role in empowering individuals, particularly those with Down syndrome, to make their own informed decisions.

This is an interactive workshop, designed to be engaging and practical. Participants will work through real-life case studies, applying the concepts of Supported Decision Making in various scenarios. There will be ample time for discussion, reflection, and sharing of experiences, allowing attendees to deepen their understanding and consider how they can apply SDM in their own contexts.

3 key topics that will be covered.

Introduction to Supported Decision Making
The importance of Supported Decision Making for individuals
How supports can effectively promote Supported Decision Making

This workshop is typically designed for people with Down syndrome, their families, carers, educators, and professionals who support individuals with Down syndrome and are interested in fostering a more empowering decision-making environment.

SPEAKER - Tara Shekede

Tara is the founder of Me Plus More, mum of 3 young boys and 2 fish. Tara has a bachelor’s degree in applied science and a master’s degree in international public health.

Tara has worked in a range of disability services in various roles over the past 15 years.

As the years went by, she noticed there is a lack of easily accessible online services for people wishing to learn independent living skills. There was also an unfortunate lack of tools and training provided to staff in paid support roles.

These gaps were her inspiration for creating Me Plus More.

Me Plus More is built on the foundation that everyone has the right to work towards their independence and have access to the appropriate tools to do so.

DATE: Tuesday 24th September, 2024

TIME: 11:00am - 12noon

FORMAT: Online

COST: Free

Membership is essential to attend this event.

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This session will be recorded.

Slides and resources from this session will be shared following the presentation.

Content Warning: Please note this facilitated workshop will discuss the topic of Down syndrome. Attendees are advised that statistics, life experiences and challenges associated with living with Down syndrome may be discussed, which may be triggering or confronting for some participants. We encourage all attendees to priorities self care and note that participants are free to leave the event at any time.

Down Syndrome NSW is the peak body for Down syndrome. We work with pride to support people with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. Your support at our events makes our work possible. Where we can, we provide events for free or at cost recovery only. We greatly appreciate your support.

We kindly ask that each person attending register a ticket, even if you are sharing a zoom link so it is fair for all.

We look forward to seeing you!