2009Indianapolis
Indianapolis ABCs
July 18 - 24, 2009
Hosted by IUPUI & Butler University
Issue Focus: The Invisibility of Disabilities
In a society structured in such a way where most live unaware of the challenges which people with disabilities face, we’ll work to see past the invisibility. To do so, we’ll be partnering with the alternative break programs at IUPUI and Butler University for our first ABCs in Indianapolis. Participants will work with Damar Services (www.damar.org) to serve residents, host special events, and revitalize grounds and facilities.
Check-in is from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, July 18 at the IUPUI campus*. The first session begins at 3pm. The training ends at noon on Friday, July 24. Please make flights which accommodate the start and end times of the conference!
As you will see on the sample schedule link below and much like with an alternative break, there is little free time to explore the area during the conference week. If you would like to come early or extend your stay in Indianapolis, please let the Break Away staff know as soon as possible. We may be able to arrange for you to stay on campus a few extra nights.
Direct Service Projects*: ABCs participants will engage in volunteer work focused on issues surrounding people living with disabilities. Our community partners will provide a wide range of education on the issues and broad exposure to the local community.
Housing: Participants will live in campus residence halls (assigned by the Break Away staff), on the IUPUI campus. There is easy access to shared bathrooms and the workshop space.
Transportation: It is the participant's responsibility to arrange and pay for transportation to and from the conference. The Break Away staff made a conscious effort to choose this ABCs location as it is extremely accessible to the majority of our Chapter Schools by car. However, if participants choose to fly to the ABCs, they should plan to fly into the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). All transportation needs during the conference (starting at 3pm July 18 to noon on July 24) will be provided by Break Away.
Education: The Learning Components (Education, Orientation, and Training) are essential to a quality alternative break experience. After registering, you will be added to a listserv and will be invited to join a Facebook group for your ABCs session. Pre-conference education materials will be available through these venues and on the website prior to the event. Links will soon be provided below. Participants will also receive extensive on-site education, including the Speaker Panel, Community Dinner, additional readings, Movie Night, discussion groups, and activities at the service projects.
Participant's Confirmation Letter: Within ten days of registration and no later than June 5th participants should receive a confirmation letter by email. Pre-conference materials will be updated periodically on this website.
*More information will be available soon.
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