First
day of the (plenary part) of the seminar of Downkids International
Down
to Earth - Youngsters and their future
Participants:
parents, professionals and Down youngsters.
Saturday
- October 12th, 2013
The
day started with an introduction of the organisations from the partner
countries; Hungary, Slovakia and the Netherlands. Each participants current
activities and organisational structure have been discussed.
The
parents and professionals and the Down youngsters each had their own schedule
for the day. The youngsters, under supervision of Erwin Wieringa, released
their creativity and crafted a box containing their dreams, hopes and
expectations in search of the answer on the question: Who Am I ? This activity
has been filmed by Pauline Senn and the result will be shown during the
reception on Sunday.
The
parents and professionals had the following program:
11:00
- 12:30 Workshop
14:00
- 15:00 Presentation by Ben
Lijten about “Independent living”
15:00
- 16:00 Presentation of the
boxes made by the youngsters
16:00
- 17:00 Presentation by Erwin
Wieringa about “Asset-based Community Development” (ABCD)
It’s
been a busy and instructive day for everyone. Also the translaters worked very
hard, for which we are very grateful. There was good coöperation between the
participants and despite the busy schedule, there was enough time to meet,
laugh and enjoy being together.
The program for the evening is dedicated to relaxation; dining and dancing together.
LIVE BLOG The program for the evening is dedicated to relaxation; dining and dancing together.
This morning's training: Parents are heard. They like to tell about themselves; to be together and share, while their children are active in another space.
UPDATE
At the end of the day TANGO dancing at the Tolhuis!
Len & Jet
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