Hello,
NARPA's annual conference is one of the two conferences each year that I unhesitatingly recommend. I would love to see you there.
NARPA's annual conference is one of the two conferences each year that I unhesitatingly recommend. I would love to see you there.
NARPA's 27th Annual
Rights Conference
Advocacy for Rights in a New Era
September 9-12, 2009, Phoenix Arizona
Mark your calendars now. This is a Wednesday evening through Saturday noon format.
The National Association of Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is seeking proposals which address strategies, ideas, programs, and emerging practices that support and promote NARPA's mission and commitment to individual rights, liberty, freedom, and dignity.
Please remember that presenters are invited to come at their own expense. NARPA cannot underwrite the costs of conference registration. We appreciate your generosity as NARPA faces daunting challenges to the human rights of persons with psychiatric and developmental disability labels.
The Application for Workshops and Presentations will soon be available at www.narpa.org. The application is also available below. Proposals must be received by March 15, 2009.
TOPICAL AREAS FOR WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
In keeping with this year's Conference theme, NARPA is offering three tracks for speakers to address. Taking into consideration "Advocacy for Rights in a New Era," proposals for presentations might address:
A. Guardianship/Forced Treatment B. Recovery/Alternatives to Medical Model Treatment C. Advocacy and Legal Strategies for Challenging Times
The incorporation of diversity and multicultural perspectives into the above themes is encouraged. All workshops are approximately 90 minutes. In order to help us contain cost, we ask that you request only A/V equipment that is necessary for your presentation. " NARPA RIGHTS CONFERENCE WORKSHOP SELECTION CRITERIA
The Conference Committee will evaluate proposals according to the following criteria: " Relevance of presentation to the conference theme and suggested subject areas. " Skills and experience of presenters. " Opportunities for participants to develop new skills and/or replicate a successful program. " Clear outline of the purpose and learning objectives of the presentation. " Opportunities for engaging attendees. " Relevance to cultural minorities and other unserved and underserved populations
For More Information Contact NARPA Administrators/Conference Coordinators: Ann Marshall at (334) 491-6277 or email questions to: NARPA@aol.com.
Applications are to be sent to:
NARPA P.O. Box 40585 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 15, 2009
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS APPLICATION (Please copy and share this application)
NARPA 2009 Advocacy for Rights in a New Era
I understand that presenters are responsible for the conference registration fee, travel and lodging expenses. Registration: $350 for registrations before Sept. 1, 2009 ); Regular $400 (After Sept. 1-Sept 9, 2009); Day Rates: $150 per day - Thursday & Friday, and $100 per day - Wednesday & Saturday
Title of Presentation exactly as it should be printed in conference materials should it be selected:
Please indicate format: Workshop (90 Mins) Type of Presentation: Panel Presentation Individual Presentation
Would your workshop qualify for continuing legal or social work education credits? Yes___ No___ Maybe___
Topic Area of Workshop (See List): _______________________________________________
Lead Presenter: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ FAX:____________________E-Mail: ___________________
Have you presented at a NARPA Rights Conference previously? No Yes�.Please specify Year(s) and topic(s)__________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please list any other conventions or gatherings at which you have presented this topic:
Co-Presenters:
Name Phone FAX E-Mail ______________________________________________________________________________ Name Phone FAX E-Mail
Name Phone FAX E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Phone FAX E-Mail
Does your presentation require audio/visual equipment? No Yes Please specify: ___slide projector ___Overhead Projector/screen ___Flip Chart Due to Budget constraints, NARPA can supply limited LCD Projectors and Laptop Computers; however, presenters are welcome to bring their own.
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 15, 2009 TO BE CONSIDERED.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE: ___ Completed application form. ___ 50 word abstract of Workshop/Presentation ___ One-Page outline of Workshop/Presentation including learning Goals and Objectives. ___ Brief biography (No more than 100 words) for each Presenter.
Apply by E-Mail or Mail (2) Copies of the completed Proposal Package.
Mail to: NARPA, NARPA 2005 Conference Proposal, P.O. Box 40585, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
E-Mail to: NARPA@aol.com
Questions: Ann Marshall, Co-Administrators/Conference Coordinators (334) 491-6277
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James B. (Jim) Gottstein, Esq.
President/CEO
Law Project for Psychiatric Rights
406 G Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
USA
Phone: (907) 274-7686) Fax: (907) 274-9493
jim.gottstein[[at]]psychrights.org
http://psychrights.org/
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Law Project for
Psychiatric Rights
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